Palm Education Homepage

Check out the Palm Education Homepage at http://www.palm.com/us/education/ for great ideas and applications for handhelds in the classroom!

Free software

http://www.projectwhirl.org/downloads.html

Link to more resources!

http://tribeam.com/educator.html

How-to do a soft and hard reset

http://www.computertim.com/howto/article.php?topic=palm&idn=17

*Note: Make sure you have synchronized your computer and handheld before you do a hard reset!

Idea Pad - Graphic Organizer Creator

Idea Pad (TM) lets you easily draw a diagram - mind map, concept map, or flow chart - and convert it to a text outline, and vice versa. Diagrams can be exported to any desktop graphics program, and Outlines can be exported to any word processor via the Memo Pad. Use Idea Pad to brainstorm new ideas, illustrate concepts, plan presentations, and create organizational charts.
http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=53084

Graffiti 2 Alphabet

Graffiti 2 Alphabet
http://www.palmone.com/us/products/input/graffiti2_alphabet.pdf

Tips and Tricks
http://www.palmone.com/us/products/input/graffiti2_tips_tricks.pdf

Alternate Characters
http://www.cic.com/support/faq/Pos/Jot/Characters.html

Kathy Schrock's Site - AWESOME!

http://kathyschrock.net/power/

Math and Math-Related Applications

Geometry Manipulatives
Tessellation VI (freeware) - grades 2-12: http://tesselation.sourceforge.net
Tan Free V2.1.1 (freeware) - grades 1-12: http://www.freewarepalm.com/games/smallwaretangramsfree.shtml

Place Value/Number Systems
Palm Abacus V0.961 (freeware) - grades 3-12: http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=2E83425C-CF18-AC90-80A7272D7DEFDC85&PartnerREF=&prodID=54506
Numerus V1.4 (freeware) - grades 3-12: http://www.palmblvd.com/software/pc/Numerus-2001-10-11-palm-pc.html

Mental Math
Algebraf V1.0 (freeware) - grades 4-12: http://www.freewarepalm.com/games/algebraf.shtml
Mental Arithmetic V1.2.1 (shareware; $25) - grades 4-12: http://www.bubbling.com
BeSmart V1.4 (shareware; $8) - grades 4-12: http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=6950
Monkey Math V0.5 (freeware) - grades K-2: http://www.pilotzone.com/palm/preview/160071.html

Economics
InflationMaster V2.7 (freeware) - grades 2-12: http://www.freewarepalm.com/calculator/inflationmaster.shtml
powerOne Personal V3 (shareware; $9.99) - grades 7-12: http://www.infinitysw.com/products/poweronepersonal.html

Science
Ecological Footprint Calculator V3 (freeware) - grades 4-12: http://www.kidsolve.com/products/palm/efc/

Career Exploration
Salary Utility V2.6 (freeware) - grades 6-12: http://www.freewarepalm.com/calculator/salaryutil.shtml

Palm Resources Courtesy of Jerry Russell

http://www.palmsource.com/interests/education_student/

History
The History of England from the Accession of James II (Vols. I-V)by Thomas Babington Macaulayhttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=7841 &p=category^!History &start=75
USA Historical Documentshttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=12387 &p=category^!History &start=25
Documents From the American Revolutionhttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=2223 &p=category^!History &start=150
Alphabetical List of Battles During the American Revolutionary Warhttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=605 &p=category^!History &start=225
Lincoln's Gettysburg Addresshttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=10067 &p=category^!History &start=75
Speeches of Winston Churchillhttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=11805 &p=category^!History &start=25
US President Roosevelt's Speech Declaring Warhttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=10614 &p=category^!History &start=50
2003 World Almanacby Town Compass, LLChttp://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=11988 &p=category^!History &start=25
US State of the Union Address (January 28, 2003)http://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=11925 &p=category^!History &start=25
U.S. Presidential Biographiesby Ashley HallRequires TomeRaider [www.tomeraider.com/palm.htm]http://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=10220 &p=category^!History &start=75

Foreign Language Reference
Merriam Webster's Spanish-English DictionaryWhy carry a paper dictionary when you can carry this handy Spanish-English Dictionary in your Palm Powered device?http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/10429
Langenscheidt's Spanish DictionaryIncludes verb conjugation tables and idiomatic expressions as well as 50,000 definitionshttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/16012
Random House Webster's Pocket Spanish DictionaryA slightly smaller dictionary of 50,000 words for a bargain pricehttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/5462
Merriam Webster's French-English DictionaryAn invaluable reference for students taking French language classes.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/10406
Lagenscheidt's French Dictionaryhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/16773
Langenscheidt's German Dictionaryhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/12118
How to Learn a Foreign LanguageHints, tips, and skills necessary for students learning any foreign languagehttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/10310

Reference
Merriam Webster's Collegiate DictionaryA great resource for looking up words when you need quick definitions.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/11673
Merriam Webster's Collegiate ThesaurusVery helpful tool for improving your writing.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/12713
The New York Times Manual of Style and UsageFor help with spelling, grammar, punctuation, and general writing style.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/4927
How to Writeby Herbert E. Meyer and Jill M. MeyerNeed help developing your writing style for better papers and grades? This reference book will provide plenty of help.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/10308

American Literature
These are examples of classic novels typically assigned in English classes. They're much more portable in electronic format on your Palm Powered device.
The Scarlet Letterby Nathaniel Hawthornehttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/17039
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finnby Mark Twainhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/8286
The Adventures of Tom Sawyerby Mark Twainhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/15715 The Great Gatsbyby F. Scott Fitzgerald http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/11284
A Farewell to Armsby Ernest Hemingwayhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/6318
The Old Man and the Seaby Ernest Hemingwayhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/6495
The Lord of the Fliesby William Goldinghttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/10628
1984by George Orwellhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/5709
Moby Dickby Herman Melvillehttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/2668

English Literature
These books are examples of those generally assigned in English Literature classes. Instead of taking a pile of paper books to class, download them to your Palm Powered device instead.
Complete Histories & Poems of William ShakespeareIncludes the ten historical plays and all of Shakespeare's narrative poems.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/1406
Complete Tragedies of William ShakespeareIncludes all thirteen tragedies by William Shakespeare.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/1416
Complete Comedies of William ShakespeareIncludes all fourteen comedic plays by William Shakespeare.http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/1404
Complete Poetry & Selected Prose of John Donnehttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/1395 Complete Poems of Percy Bysshe Shelleyhttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/1414
Great Expectationsby Charles Dickenshttp://www.ereader.com/product/detail/17195

Other Resources
CIA World Factbook 2002Learn more about the countries of the world, including their maps and flags.http://www.memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail &doc_id=11148 &back=help_wireless
Handy CardsWrite your own quizzes and create "virtual flash cards" on your Palm Powered device.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=7388
Herbert & the PresidentsIncludes facts on all 43 US Presidents, including George W. Bush, as well as a quiz and answer tracking feature that identifies which questions students had difficulty with. Three educational games are also included.http://www.beret.com/president.php
Herbert's 50 US StatesIncludes information about all 50 states (capital, population, area, state bird/flower/tree), as well as two educational games that reinforce learning.http://www.beret.com/50states.php
Learn!?A flashcard program for your Palm Powered device that makes it very easy to create your own review cards.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=43460
SuperMemoA powerful learning system that helps students memorize almost any kind of data: foreign language vocabulary, multiplication tables, etc. Make your own databases or download one of the 65 data sets freely available on the SuperMemo web site.http://www.mapletop.com/download/index.html
World GeographyHelps you learn geography by quizzing various countries, capital cities, and population facts.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=6874
World Political MapLearn more about countries, states, and cities with this MapMap plugin.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=48994

Art/Music
These applications allow you to draw sketches, create animations, and learn/play music on your Palm Powered handheld.
Bug BandHelps with practice in sight reading, letter names of notes, piano, and guitar, and includes ten levels of difficulty.http://www.minimusic.com/bugband.html
McChordsGraphical display of 60 chords and 48 scales. A must for piano studentshttp://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=1189
MusicEarHelps with ear training for cords, scales, melody, and more.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=14449
ScaleTuneA comprehensive music application with a tuner, metronome, timer, note trainer/player, and more.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=11843
SketchyA quick sketching tool with many drawing objects and a very nice animation feature.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=13121
TealPaintA nicely featured drawing program for the Palm OS that includes a slideshow mode, animation features, and a wide array of drawing tools.http://www.tealpoint.com

English/Language Learning
BdictyOne of the best dictionary programs available for the Palm OS. A wide variety of dictionaries is available, including foreign language dictionaries.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=3184
ConjugatorA language student's dream! Replaces thick grammar books with your Palm Powered handheld. Available in English, French, and German.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=14231
Learn JapaneseJapanese flashcard and alphabet training program.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=40487
Mi:DA popup dictionary that also includes a talking function that pronounces words (on supported Palm OS 5 devices). Several dictionaries are available, including foreign languange and English language reference tools.http://www.pdathaipalm.com/product/mid/
Noah LiteA freeware dictionary program, with a very large database of words and memory card support. A shareware professional version is also available.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=6923
SlovoEdOffers a wide variety of dictionaries, as well as a special "resident" mode that allows the user to check a definition or get a translation without leaving the primary application.http://www.palm-dictionaries.com/
Thesaurus/SpellCheckImprove your writing with a handy thesaurus and spellchecker program for Palm Powered handhelds.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=430
UltraLinguaTranslation dictionary available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=27138
Words 2 GrowIncludes more than 1000 vocabulary words with definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, along with a review feature, TicTacWords, and the Leaf game for fun & educational reviews.http://www.beret.com/w2g.php

Mathematics/Calculators
You no longer need an expensive scientific/graphing calculator--a Palm Powered device with one of the following applications is more than powerful enough to solve the equations you need.
ArithmeFishA highly educational game that teaches basic math in an engaging manner.http://www.gmvhdl.com/acrodesign/products.html
CHEMiCALCPerform complex chemical calculations and write equations quickly and easily.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=13992
Circuits InformationProvides diagrams of common electical circuitshttp://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=6240
ImagiMathA fully-featured mathematics suite with graphing, calculation, and equation solving components.http://www.imagiworks.com/Pages/Products/ImagiMath.html
MathU ProProgrammable scientific and financial RPN calculator.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=5233
Math ClassA mathematics learning tool for K-6 students that tests addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with remainders); includes variable difficulty and a missed answer review fuction.http://myweb.cableone.net/mmkevans1/evanssoft/mc/mc.htm
Math GuideIncludes a wide variety of equations and formulas, including Algebra and Geometry.http://www.beret.com/downloads.php
Math Time and Fraction Math TimeDesigned to give plenty of fun practice on basic math and fraction skills; educational games are included, as well as an AnswerTrack feature that lets parents and teachers check student progress.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=43280
powerOne GraphA powerful graphing and scientific calculator.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=8127

Sciences
Includes Astronomy, Biology, Chemisty, Physics, and other science applications.
AnatomyContains a wealth of information about the body and its systems--arteries, bones, muscles, nerves, the brain, and more.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=14304
Astro InfoFreeware almanac of astronomical information.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=39328
Biology Study GuideCovers a wide range of biology information with text and diagrams.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=15585
ChemTableA freeware periodic table of the elements that contains helpful information about each element, such as their physical and chemical properties.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=15960
College PhysicsA concise set of notes covering all the basic concepts in the typical college physics class.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=28276
Crib SheetDon't worry, this isn't a cheating program! Designed as a home for all of your Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering formulas, with color, superscript, and subscript support.http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodID=41988
PlanetariumPlots star charts and calculates the position of celestial bodies.http://palmsource.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodid=1698

More good links...

http://www.k12handhelds.com/

http://www.palm.hice-dev.org/

http://www.handheldeducation.com/

http://pie.concord.org - Palm Applications in Education

http://www.palmone.com/us/education/resourcelibrary/quickguides.html#arts - Education Quick Guides from PalmOne

A must-see!

Check out the site of a former fifth grade teacher in Nebraska who is the guru of handhelds in the classroom... He's now the technology coordinator for his building.

http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/technology/index.html