Publications

The Concord Consortium has been exploring the use of handheld computers for science learning for a decade.

Lessons

Use the following lessons with your classroom:

• Monday’s Lesson: Investigating Sound
• Monday’s Lesson: Handheld Computers in the Field
• Monday’s Lesson: The Handheld Computer as Field Guide
• Monday’s Lesson: Modeling Heat & Temperature
• Monday's Lesson: Force and Accceleration

Newsletter Articles

Or, follow the development of the technology in these @Concord newsletter articles.

• Any Computer, Any Interface, Any Curriculum
• Probing the Unseen World: Advanced Probe Captures Subtle Changes in Temperature
• Handhelds Track Student Progress: Instant Feedback Through Beaming Identifies Student Misconceptions
• Probeware Takes a Seat in the Classroom: Educational Impact of Probes Improves with Time and Innovation
• Wireless Computers and Probeware Support a New Science Curriculum: Using iPAQ Pocket PCs to study science fundamentals
• Reconciling Conflicting Evidence: Researchers use models and handhelds to investigate how students learn science
• The Future of Handheld Computers in Education: A conversation with Palm, Inc.
• Beam Me Up, Scottie! Handheld computers extend the range of wireless communication in schools
• Equity Computers: the Handheld Alternative
• Synergy Projects and Pocket Computers
• A Computer in the Palm of Their Hands
• Probing Untested Ground: Young Students Learn to Use Handheld Computers
• Mobile Computing Accelerates Learning: Portables improve math and science performance
• Making Smarter Probes
• Power and Portability

Research Papers

• Zucker, A., Tinker, R., Mansfield, M., Metcalf, S. J., Staudt, C. (2007) A Summary of Research on the TEEMSS II Project - April 2007
• Zucker, A., Tinker, R., Mansfield, M., Metcalf, S. J., Staudt, C. (2007) Increasing Science Learning in Grades 3-8 Using Computers and Probes: Findings from the TEEMSS II Project - NARST, April 2007
• Metcalf, S. J. (2006) TEEMSS2: Technology Enhanced Elementary and Middle School Science - Year 1 Report, 2006, 7th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Proceedings, June 27-July 1, 2006, Bloomington, IN
• Metcalf, S. J., & Tinker, R. F. (2004) Probeware and Handhelds in Elementary and Middle School Science, Journal of Science Education and Technology, 13(1), March, 2004, 43-49
• Metcalf, S. J., & Tinker, R. (2003) TEEMSS: Technology Enhanced Elementary and Middle School Science, Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, March 23-26, 2003, Philadelphia