Palm Basics for the Classroom

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Palm Basics for the Classroom

• Rebecca Henson
• Business Education
• Arcadia Valley Career Tech.

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Benefits

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

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Drawbacks

• Behavior
• Usability
• Graffiti
• Loss or Theft

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Types of handheld computers

• Palm operating system
• Palm
• Sony
• Handspring
• Casio

• Windows CE
• Hewlett-Packard
• Dell
• Toshiba

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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)

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Graffiti 2
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Add-Ons

• Software
• Thousands of free programs
• Can purchase programs
• Peripheral devices
• Keyboard
• Camera
• Science probes
• Memory cards

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Software

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

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Synchronization

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

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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

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Classroom Integration
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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

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Math

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

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Science

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

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Communication Arts

• Memo Pad
• Journals
• EBooks
• Word Processing Software
• Reports
• Creative writing
• Proofreading
• Dictionaries
• Thesaurus

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Social Studies

• Memo Pad
• ByHeart
• Spreadsheet software
• Conduct surveys
• CityZen
• Inflation Master
• Trade!

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Other Subjects

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

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Other School Uses

• Coaches can track player stats
• Teachers can have instant access to students
  grades
• Students personal information is readily
  available
• Mood Stats to track classroom behavior

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Classroom Management

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

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Things to look for when buying

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

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Learning with Handhelds in Michigan

• Video by Dr. Elliot Soloway

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Funding and Hardware
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Funding

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

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Types of Hardware Palm OS

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

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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

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Types of Hardware Palm OS

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

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Types of Hardware Windows CE

• Dell Axim X3
• Middle price range - 199
• Color screen
• Removable/Rechargeable battery
• Built in microphone

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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

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Types of Hardware Windows CE

• HP iPaq h1945
• Upper-Middle price range - 299
• Color screen
• Removable/Rechargeable battery
• Built in microphone
• Integrated Bluetooth

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Resources

• Handhelds in the Classroom http//www.education-wo
  rld.com/a_tech/tech083.shtml
• 101 Great Educational Useshttp//www.k12handhelds
  .com/101list
• Science and Math handheld productshttp//www.imag
  iworks.com/index5.html
• PDAs in the Classroom  Integration Strategies
  for K-12 Educators http//www.ao.uiuc.edu/ijet/v3
  n1/ray/
• Planet 5th Mr. Vincents Fifth Gradehttp//www.mp
  somaha.org/willow/p5/

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Palm Basics for the Classroom

• Rebecca Henson
• Business Education
• Arcadia Valley Career Tech.