A Hotlist on Handheld Computers

A Hotlist on Handheld Computers
An Internet Hotlist on Handheld Computers

Introduction | Teacher Applications | Student Applications | Informational Web Sites

Introduction
Here is a Hotlist of links referenced in the Video Conference broadcast from Cal State San Marcos on Thursday, December 12, 2002.

Visit these sites to learn more about software and other resources for handheld computers.

The Internet Resources

Teacher Applications

AvantGo - This free Internet-based service allows you to subscribe to channels that then download information each time you synch your handheld. There are a number of Education channels available from sources such as Encarta and Scholastic.
Freedownloads from Hi-CE - The people at the Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education at the University of Michigan offer a number of free downloads for handheld devices including Handy Sheets, Free Write, and Pico Map.
Gradebook2 - Published by Excelsior, this program will run on a Palm, and is free to teachers.
Learner Profile 3.0 - Published by Sunburst, this learner assessment management tool can be used on a computer and, through Learner Profile to Go, also on a handheld. Visit the site to download a trial version.
Lesson Plan - This program by Tapperware enables you to create and share lesson plans using your handheld. Versions are available for both Mac and PC. You can print from your handheld to an IR capable printer. The PC version also allows you to sych lessons to your desktop.
Thought Manager for Education - Design lesson plans, manage assessment and classroom tasks and more using your handheld and this software from Hands High Software, Inc.
mCLASS - Teachers use a handheld to take observational assessments such as running records. The software tabulates results, and when 'synched' with a desktop computer can then generate and print reports.

Student Applications

Learning in the Palm of your Hand - There's more to Hi-CE than just teacher tools. Check out various areas of the site to see downloads for students, examples of handhelds in schools, and more.

Informational Web Sites

Education QuickGuides - Palm's new online QuickGuides give you a sampling of software and accessories available for your handheld in selected curriculum areas. Currently QuickGuides are available for Special Needs, Writing & Language Arts, Science, Math, Assessment & Accountability.
Handango - A leading resource for free and shareware downloads for handheld computers. Offers many education programs.
Handheld Education - A new, but growing site, you can find information for teachers and students about use of handhelds in education.
Palm Education Site - Access information about Palm education products, trainings, success stories, and links to other helpful Web sites here.
Teacher Helpers - Kathy Schrock offers several links to information about handhelds.

Content by Susan Brooks-Young, SJBrooks@aol.com
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