Consider the possibilities.

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Consider the possibilities.

• Handheld computers in your classroom.

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You will learn All about palms Palm Handheld
basics. How to integrate the handheld into a
lesson plan. Options and add on features for
the handheld. Resources for teaching with the
handheld.
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• Teaching and Learning Applications

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• Basics of Handhelds.
• Planning for Handheld use in the School.
• Buying a Handheld.
• Using Handhelds With Your Students.
• Educational applications for Handhelds.

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Major Applications

• Word Processing.
• Spreadsheet.
• Database.
• Web and Email.
• Drawing and Digital Cameras.
• Scientific Data Probes/Calculators.
• Graphic Organizers.

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Why Handhelds?

• Low cost.
• Wireless communication possibilities.
• Powerful yet simple operating system
• Simple maintenance and support.
• Mobile use.
• Equity potential.
• Easy to integrate into the classroom.

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Handheld use Basics

• Operating systems. Palm and Pocket PC.
• Hardware considerations. Display, Batteries,
  Expansion, Keyboards and other Input / output
  Devices.
• Synchronization to your PC.

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Now What?

• Explore new software and hardware applications.
• Look on the web for learning based applications
  that are of value to your classroom.

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Possible Learning Applications

• Digital Photos.
• Make a spreadsheet.
• Draw a picture.
• Make a concept map.
• Solve equations.
• Track grades, assignments and schedules.

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More Applications

• Record observations on a field trip.
• Read a e- book.
• GPS
• Graph data.
• View maps.
• Gather scientific data with probes.
• Dictionary
• Create quiz or test

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Still More Applications?

• Increase content possibilities for those with
  disabilities.
• Use flashcards.
• Create tutorials.
• Stock market simulation.
• Write research paper.
• Take notes in class review notes for exam.
• Practice handwriting.

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More Applications

• Practice handwriting.
• Study a foreign language.
• Listen to historic speeches.
• Vocabulary word games.
• Study astronomy.
• Read current events.
• Log community service projects.
• Make a photo album.

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Even More Applications.

• Access periodic table.
• Learn about measurement.
• Create fitness records for students.
• Create an outline.
• Make a timeline.
• Do research on the web.
• Create collaborative student projects.
• Build a robot.

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What is my next step?

• Review the web and other resources and determine
  what application would best meet the needs of
  your students.
• Complete project proposal. If you need assistance
  email or give me a call.
• Wait to be notified about TIP acceptance and
  training.
• Begin an exciting journey in the use of handheld
  computers with your students.

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Some web sites to begin your research.

• http//www.mpsomaha.org/willow/p5/handhelds/index.
  html
• http//www.palmone.com/us/solutions/personal/docst
  ogo/
• http//www.usfirst.org/robotics/index.html
• http//discussion.brighthand.com/palmhandhelds/
• http//www.k12handhelds.com/casestudycaseA

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Procedure to meet project proposal requirements.

• Fill out the TIP project proposal basic
  questions.
• Technology skill to be taught question to
  answered with benchmark document. Teachers of
  grades six and up focus only on last few pages
  with goals five and six.
• Send completed proposal to Ben Hensley, NANX A
  either through the currier or e-mail.
• Contact Ben Hensley if you have any questions.
  541 574 5822. Ben_Hensley_at_lincoln.k12.or.us

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EDUCATIONAL USES FOR YOUR HANDHELD COMPUTER

• T.I.P
• Technology Integration Project
• Ben Hensley
• Instructional Technology Resource Teacher. 541
  574 5822. Newport Annex A.
• K12 handhelds and Palm used as resources for this
  powerpoint presentation.