POCKET PCs in the CLASSROOM

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POCKET PCs in the CLASSROOM

• An Introductory Workshop

PT3 Project in Rural Alaska School of
Education P.O. Box 756480 Fairbanks, Alaska
99775-6480 Phone [phone], FAX (907)
474-5451
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Pocket PC Topics

• Pocket PCs Curriculum
• Anatomy 101
• Vocabulary
• Sync
• Writing
• Resources

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Pocket PCs Curriculum

• No fighting over the computer lab
• Motivated students
• Reduction in the Dog ate my homework syndrome
• Focuses on Writing instead of Word Processing
• Data Collection instead of Data Entry
• Pocket Learning Environment

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Pocket PC Anatomy 101
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Pocket PC Anatomy 101
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Vocabulary

• 802.11B the wireless connection
• ActiveSync the software that allows the handheld
  and the computer to communicate
• Beaming sending documents or information from
  one handheld to another
• Bluetooth a short range wireless communicator
  between multiple devices
• SD slot slot that holds a Secure Digital memory
  card (expands the memory of your handheld
• WI-FI popular term for a wireless local area
  network

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Syncing

• Install ActiveSync Software on your Computer

• Place USB connection into computer
• Plug connection into bottom of the Pocket PC

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Four Ways to Input Text

• Graffiti
• Allows you to enter text by just writing on the
  screen

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Four Ways to Input Text

• By choosing the NOTES option you are able to
  type or write freehand on the screen

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Four Ways to Input Text

• Using the Stylus you can input text by just
  tapping on the keys

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Four Ways to Input Text

• Using the Stylus you can input text by just
  tapping on the keys

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Classroom Resources

• WEB SUPPORT
• http//www.goknow.com
• http//kathyschrock.net/power/
• http//www.tucows.com
• http//www.gutenberg.org
• http//palm.atu.edu
• http//www.palmpilotarchives.com/

• PROGRAMS
• DOCS TO GO
• SKETCHY
• QUIZZLER
• PICO MAP
• eBOOK STUDIO

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