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.