摘要：This paper describes a small-scale project at the University of Wolverhampton that used handheld computers - Personal Digital Assistants ( ‘PDAs’) to develop and support the personal information skills of a cohort of HND Computing students. The PDAs were generously lent by Sony UK and were used to help students with time-tabling, rooming and contacting tutors, as well as providing easy access to course notes and presentations. The project team have established the appropriate technical configuration for using PDAs in groups without jeopardising personal data and the students are providing a variety of insights into both the pros and cons of using PDAs. One hurdle has been establishing the necessary ‘buy-in’ from students for a short-term project but in general feedback so far is positive.
