Palm Basics for the ClassroomRebecca Henson

Business Education

Arcadia Valley Career Tech.

Benefits

• One to one technology ratio• Allows for learning anywhere• Easy collaboration on projects• Increased organization• Endless possibilities for

enhancing learning in the classroom

Drawbacks

• Behavior• Usability • Graffiti• Loss or Theft

Types of handheld computers

• Palm operating system

– Palm

– Sony

– Handspring

– Casio

• Windows CE

– Hewlett-Packard

– Dell

– Toshiba

Basic Use

• Basic programs

– Date Book

– Memo Pad

– Calculator

– Address

– To Do List

– Note Pad

– Documents To Go

• Data Entry

– Graffiti 2

– Onscreen keyboard

– Portable keyboard (purchased separately)

Graffiti 2

Add-Ons

• Software – Thousands of free programs– Can purchase programs

• Peripheral devices– Keyboard– Camera– Science probes– Memory cards

Software

• Purchase programs – CD– memory card

• Download programs on computer• Beam free programs between palms

Synchronization

• Called HotSync• Connect Palm to computer– USB cable– IR port

• Used to add new programs that have been downloaded or purchased on CD

Synchronization

• Archive all information from palm and backup on computer

• Transfer all information input on computer for use on palm

• Performing a HotSync operation often ensures that you have a backup of all information kept on the handheld

Classroom Integration

General Classroom Use

• Date Book – track assignments

• Quizzler– Quiz students on any subject

• PicoMap– Create concept maps

• CFB Timer– Count down timer

• Giraffe– Practice graffiti writing

Math

• Sketchy– Addition/subtraction– Multiplication/division – Long division

• Scientific Calculator• Beam problems to others• Currency converter• MathCard• Table• Unit2Unit

Science

• Cooties– Immune system– Spread of disease

• Sketchy– Cell division– Plant cell parts

• Periodic Table• Gather data with add-on probes• NineColours• SkyChart

Communication Arts

• Memo Pad– Journals

• EBooks• Word Processing Software– Reports– Creative writing – Proofreading

• Dictionaries• Thesaurus

Social Studies

• Memo Pad– ByHeart

• Spreadsheet software– Conduct surveys

• CityZen• Inflation Master• Trade!

Other Subjects

• FlingIt– Show students relevant websites

• Foreign Language dictionary• Track nutrition intake and physical activity• Listen to musical works• MiniScore• Illusion 4• BeatIt!

Other School Uses

• Coaches can track player stats• Teachers can have instant access to

student’s grades• Student’s personal information is readily

available• Mood Stats to track classroom behavior

Classroom Management

• Checkout procedure• Battery charging schedule• HotSync procedure• Storage• Cleaning off data (classroom use set)

Things to look for when buying

• Rechargeable battery• Durable case• Durable or plastic screen• Other features deemed necessary

Learning with Handhelds in Michigan

Video by Dr. Elliot Soloway

Funding and Hardware

Funding

• Title I• Title IID• Title V• Title VIB• Vocational Enhancement Grant• Smaller Competitive Grants• District Money• Regular Classroom Budget

Types of Hardware – Palm OS

• Zire 21– Lower end of price range - $99– Monochrome screen– Flip cover– Rechargeable battery

Types of Hardware – Palm OS

• Zire 71– Middle price range - $199 with rebate– Color screen– Carrying case– Rechargeable battery– Built in digital camera– 5-way navigator for

one handed use

Types of Hardware – Palm OS

• TJ27 CLIE– Middle price range - $199– Color screen– Free carrying case– Rechargeable battery– Built in digital camera

Types of Hardware – Windows CE

• Dell Axim X3– Middle price range - $199– Color screen– Removable/

Rechargeable battery– Built in microphone

Types of Hardware – Palm OS

• TJ37 CLIE– Upper-Middle price range - $299– Color screen– Free carrying case– Rechargeable battery– Built in digital camera– Integrated WiFi– Built in audio and

video player

Types of Hardware – Windows CE

• HP iPaq h1945– Upper-Middle price range - $299– Color screen– Removable/

Rechargeable battery– Built in microphone – Integrated Bluetooth

Resources

• Handhelds in the Classroom http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech083.shtml

• 101 Great Educational Useshttp://www.k12handhelds.com/101list

• Science and Math handheld productshttp://www.imagiworks.com/index5.html

• PDAs in the Classroom:  Integration Strategies for K-12 Educators http://www.ao.uiuc.edu/ijet/v3n1/ray/

• Planet 5th Mr. Vincent’s Fifth Gradehttp://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/p5/

Palm Basics for the ClassroomRebecca Henson

Business Education

Arcadia Valley Career Tech.