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PBS

Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Donna Dubinsky

For Students 9th - 10th
This Silicon Valley executive brought a transformative technology -- the hand-held digital assistant -- to market. By making information portable, the device has changed the way we live.
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Mobile Device Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to tips and tricks for using a smartphone including the following: What is Bluetooth, Understanding App Permissions, 5 Hidden iOS features, How to Remove Apps from Your iPhone, 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with Your...
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Buying Other Tech Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to tips and information about purchasing different technology devices. Topics include TV Buying Guide, Understanding TV Resolutions, What is an E-Reader, What is Wearable Technology, and Understanding Product...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Personal Digital Assistant

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article gives an overview of PDAs (personal digital assistants). Although some of the content is under discussion for factual accuracy, readers can use this site for basic information on the topic.
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Website
Other

K12 Handhelds: Getting Started With Mobile Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A good place to visit if you're just getting started with handhelds. Includes advice on what to consider when choosing a handheld and links to various categories of education-oriented handheld software. Make sure to check out the list of...
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Website
Other

Pda Today

For Students 9th - 10th
PDAToday focuses on daily news, shopping, and commentary about cool new gadgets and PDA's. Their primary audience is people who are curious about mobile technology as well as the growing number of regular people who are starting to use...
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Unit Plan
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Smartphones and Tablets

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people do not think their mobile phone is a security risk. However, smart phones and phones that use wireless connections such as Bluetooth are susceptible to security threats unless they are configured properly. This resource...