Handheld Computer Resources
| Administrators | Teachers | Lesson Plans | Electronic Books |
| Research/ Learning Styles | General Software/ Accessories | Troubleshooting Q/A | Videos |
Sites for Administrators
Handhelds in the Classroom - Tools for Teachers An August, 2003 article dealing with the use of the handheld for teacher administrative tasks. You may need to register but it's free and the magazine is worthwhile. |
A great application for the Palm, CE, or your mobile phone, that lets you download customizable, up-to-date information and applications to your handheld. |
| Handhelds: Planning Issues | |
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Instant access to critical student-related information from anywhere |
Tracker gives you easy access to your Student Information System and your entire school database, anywhere or anytime you want it. |
| Learner Profile and Learner to Go Learner Profile is the perfect assessment management tool to track Adequate Yearly Progress. Learner Profile gives teachers the ability to record student's grades, track assignments, organize student information, and develop reports. Teachers can use Learner Profile on their computer, and Learner Profile to Go on their Palm or Palm-compatible PDA. Importable test objectives for Houghton Mifflin Reading and Houghton Mifflin Math are also available. (cost involved) |
Allows handheld users to connect directly to digital projectors or other VGA displays. Plug-in drivers compress PowerPoint files or files from any Windows-based program on a computer into a format that can be transferred to a handheld. This product is compatible with Palm and Pocket PC handhelds. |
Sites for Teachers
| Learner Profile: Assessment Tools for Educators Learner Profile gives teachers the ability to record student's grades, track assignments, organize student information, and develop reports. |
Quizzler quickly became the standard assessment software for PalmOS handheld computers, then branched out to other platforms. It is loaded with features, has a simple easy-to-use interface, and you can even make your own quizzes easily. |
Handheld Educators Leadership Program Handheld Educators Leadership Program (H.E.L.P.) is a collaborative project bringing together K12 teachers, higher education and technology coordinators to guide teachers in integrating handheld computers into classroom learning. |
Learning with Handhelds: Engaging Students with Mobile Technology A well-done, practical, and idea-filled overview of the impact and use of handhelds in the schools |
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Freeware program |
Converter is a free unit conversion tool for the Palm, supporting over 200 unit types in 23 different categories. |
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Gradebook and attendance software ($19.99) |
Palm Handhelds as Educational Power Tools A wealth of information and software |
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The ImagiMath® suite provides an integrated set of software applications that turns a Palm OS handheld computer into a compelling mathematics learning environment. ($39.95) ImagiProbe™ Systems provide a powerful software application and a sensor interface, which when combined with sensors and a handheld computer creates a portable laboratory that enables students to collect and visually analyze data. |
PiCoMap™ allows students to create, share, and explore concept maps on their Palm OS computer. Cooties™ is a simulation program that students use collaboratively to examine the spread of disease. |
| 101 Uses for the Palm Handheld List is separated in to Administrative applications, communication and collaboration, and teaching and learning,
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Advertising on this site but lots of freeware for you Palm. |
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Formerly known as Planet 5th: Learning In Hand, learninginhand.com is an educator's resource for using handhelds in schools. You'll find lists of great software applications for Palm and Pocket PC computers. Also, there's a comprehensive listing of the best sites for educators, lesson plans, classroom management tips, and more. |
Due Yesterday is an easy to use and highly customizable student organizer. |
Power in the Palm of your Hand This page provides
educators with resources for effective use of the handheld computer in
support of teaching and learning. |
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Lesson Plans
| Learning in Hand - Handheld Lessons Participants in the Handhelds in Teaching and Learning graduate class created lesson plans to be posted here. The following activities utilize multiple Palm applications and take advantage of handheld computing. |
This section of the Learning @ Hand website provides classroom-tested lesson plans submitted by teachers across the nation, which can be used "as is" or modified for your grade level. |
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Learn4Ever is a comprehensive subject specific website created for teachers, parents, students and Instructional Technology Specialists. It has hundreds of links to lesson plans, resources, articles and best practice resources. |
Electronic Books
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Palm eBook Studio creates eBooks that can be ready by the Palm Reader. With eBook Studio you will be able to easily design the navigation of your document, format it, and convert the finished document for reading on a handheld. |
Univ. of Virginia- Electronic Library 1,800 publicly-available ebooks from the University of Virginia Library's Etext Center, including classic British and American fiction, major authors, children's literature, American history, Shakespeare, African-American documents, the Bible. |
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A source for purchasing ebooks. |
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Research/ Learning Styles
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Read first-hand accounts of how schools like yours have successfully implemented Palm handhelds. |
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| Hands-On Learning (Tech-LEARNING, 9/1/05) |
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| Handhelds and Special Needs Students Handheld computers can be effective in helping students withdisabilities improve their skills. Find out how in this article. |
Coaches grab handheld computers to track stats From eSchool News
staff and wire service reports |
Competing Visions of Handheld Computer Use in the Classroom A thought-provoking article which covers the best ways to use the handheld to support teaching and learning (03/04) |
A supplement to District Administrator, this publication provides articles specific to the use of handheld computers in the classroom. |
General Software/ Accessories
palmOne- Software organized by subject and price |
A PDF of bookmarks to resources |
Troubleshooting Q/A
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Some basic help on resetting your PDA, replacing batteries etc. |
Palm Support Page for the m130 This is Palm's support page for the m130 |
Videos
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Student-produced video from West Hills Middle School in Michigan. 5 minutes. |
High school students in New York explain how they use handhelds. 7 minutes. |
Learning with Handhelds in Michigan Video from GoKnow featuring Dr. Soloway and GoKnow's Palm applications. 5 minutes. |
Education Service Unit #3 Streaming Videos ESU #3 in Omaha has various videos. Topics include "Why Palms" and "Operating Palms." 5 different videos. |