Current Use and Perception of Handheld Technologies in Radiation Therapy Education

Date of Graduation

Fall 2007

Degree

Master of Science in Education in Educational Technology

Department

Reading, Foundations, and Technology

Committee Chair

Fred Groves

Abstract

This study is an examination of the attitudes toward and current use of handheld devices among students and faculty of radiation therapy education programs. Research is presented that discusses handheld computer users, clinical and educational applications of handheld computers, obstacles and benefits to the implementation of handheld computers in education, and the use of handheld computers as clinical assessment tool. Data collected through a researcher-constructed survey are presented and analyzed. Finally, conclusions about the attitudes toward and current use of handheld devices among students and faculty of radiation therapy education programs are drawn.

Keywords

handheld computers, personal digital assistants (PDA), personal PC, palm pilot, radiation therapy, education

Subject Categories

Instructional Media Design

Copyright

© Benjamin J. Morris

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