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Palm Basics for the Classroom

Palm Basics for the Classroom. Rebecca 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.

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Palm Basics for the Classroom

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  1. Palm Basics for the Classroom Rebecca Henson Business Education Arcadia Valley Career Tech.

  2. Benefits • One to one technology ratio • Allows for learning anywhere • Easy collaboration on projects • Increased organization • Endless possibilities for enhancing learning in the classroom

  3. Drawbacks • Behavior • Usability • Graffiti • Loss or Theft

  4. Palm operating system Palm Sony Handspring Casio Windows CE Hewlett-Packard Dell Toshiba Types of handheld computers

  5. 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) Basic Use

  6. Graffiti 2

  7. Add-Ons • Software • Thousands of free programs • Can purchase programs • Peripheral devices • Keyboard • Camera • Science probes • Memory cards

  8. Software • Purchase programs • CD • memory card • Download programs on computer • Beam free programs between palms

  9. Synchronization • Called HotSync • Connect Palm to computer • USB cable • IR port • Used to add new programs that have been downloaded or purchased on CD

  10. 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

  11. Classroom Integration

  12. 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

  13. Math • Sketchy • Addition/subtraction • Multiplication/division • Long division • Scientific Calculator • Beam problems to others • Currency converter • MathCard • Table • Unit2Unit

  14. Science • Cooties • Immune system • Spread of disease • Sketchy • Cell division • Plant cell parts • Periodic Table • Gather data with add-on probes • NineColours • SkyChart

  15. Communication Arts • Memo Pad • Journals • EBooks • Word Processing Software • Reports • Creative writing • Proofreading • Dictionaries • Thesaurus

  16. Social Studies • Memo Pad • ByHeart • Spreadsheet software • Conduct surveys • CityZen • Inflation Master • Trade!

  17. Other Subjects • FlingIt • Show students relevant websites • Foreign Language dictionary • Track nutrition intake and physical activity • Listen to musical works • MiniScore • Illusion 4 • BeatIt!

  18. 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

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

  20. Things to look for when buying • Rechargeable battery • Durable case • Durable or plastic screen • Other features deemed necessary

  21. Learning with Handhelds in Michigan Video by Dr. Elliot Soloway

  22. Funding and Hardware

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

  24. Types of Hardware – Palm OS • Zire 21 • Lower end of price range - $99 • Monochrome screen • Flip cover • Rechargeable battery

  25. 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

  26. Types of Hardware – Palm OS • TJ27 CLIE • Middle price range - $199 • Color screen • Free carrying case • Rechargeable battery • Built in digital camera

  27. Types of Hardware – Windows CE • Dell Axim X3 • Middle price range - $199 • Color screen • Removable/Rechargeable battery • Built in microphone

  28. 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

  29. Types of Hardware – Windows CE • HP iPaq h1945 • Upper-Middle price range - $299 • Color screen • Removable/Rechargeable battery • Built in microphone • Integrated Bluetooth

  30. 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/

  31. Palm Basics for the Classroom Rebecca Henson Business Education Arcadia Valley Career Tech.

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