CNETC Palm Workshop

1. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop CNETC Palm Workshop � Day 2 by Theresa Overall theresa@unt.edu and Jacque Ewing-Taylor jacque@unr.edu November 3-4, 2003 Reno, NV

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3. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Announcements Jacque Ken Burning Questions

4. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Today�s Agenda(and not-so-hidden agenda) Look at ways to use Palms in the classroom (get more practice using the Palm for yourself) Learn some of the tips and tricks used by classroom teachers (figure out and share tips and tricks when using Palms for yourself) Share resources related to Palms in the classroom (and otherwise)

5. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Palms in the classroom The Palm is not a stepchild to a PC In the classroom, utilize its unique capabilities/features True portability (as opposed to lug-ability) Beaming Instant on & off Instant save (constant save) Fewer cables

6. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Downloading software from the Internet Find the software on the Internet Generally, there are four kinds: Demo/trial version Freeware Shareware Purchaseware For this activity, the software is at: goknow.com

7. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Downloading software from the Internet Click on �Download� and save it where needed For today, download the following to your Desktop: Cooties PicoMap Fling It Sketchy HandySheets FreeWrite

8. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Downloading software from the Internet -- continued unstuff or unzip it, if needed Install it�generally, it goes where it�s needed�just pick the defaults and let it do its thing If not; find the *.prc file and add to your list of software to install on the next synchronization Synchronize

9. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop  What is it? Communicable disease simulation Features: Easy teacher tools to manage simulation Adjust immunity, initial carriers and incubation time Students can review list of all �meetings� between Palms

10. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop  Let�s try it! Play the game Classroom applications: HIV/AIDs Exponential growth Epidemiology Health -- why you should wash your hands

11. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop  What is it? Concept mapping software Features: Create individual & group maps Print maps directly from Palm Easily share and revise maps

12. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop  Let�s try it! Make a family tree Classroom applications: Brainstorming Visual outlining Assessment

13. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Fling It What is it? Offline reader�stores web content on Palm Features: Quickly download and share web materials for offline use Downloaded text is searchable Customized preferences (graphics and link depth)

14. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Fling It Let�s try it! Download info sheet for Skychart Classroom applications: Online research available offline Create personal reference library Group research projects

15. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Sketchy What is it? Animation and drawing tools Features: Create up to 999 frames Geometric and freehand shapes Easy to share, edit and revise

16. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Sketchy Let�s try it! In a small group, create a group animation Classroom applications: Diagram cell structures Animate growth cycles Write and share stories

17. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop HandySheets What is it? Teacher tool for creating worksheets, handouts, and quizzes for Palms Features Easily create, distribute & collect materials Supports many question types (True/False, short/long answer, etc.) Student has permanent record of work and solutions on Palm

18. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop HandySheets Classroom Applications Worksheets and handouts Surveys Quizzes Field trip pages

19. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop FreeWrite What is it? Word processing tool Features: 109,000 word spell-checker Easily edit, share and revise Print directly from Palm Beam capability plus �Exchange� capability

20. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop FreeWrite Let�s try it! Analogy activity Classroom applications: Create text documents Peer editing Note taking and journaling

21. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Lunch Be back at 12:15

22. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop After Lunch Announcements Troubleshooting Educational Add-ons and Goodies Resources How to win a prize for next time! Time to search and research what interests you (or start on your entry for the prize) Wrap up (online survey, evaluation)

23. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop More Attachments and Goodies CBL probes (scientific probes used in conjunction with computers and graphing calculators) can now be used with Palms; your current CBL�s will work on the Palm as well as your other computing devices Graphing calculator software available for the Palm OS

24. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Resources Kathy Schrock page Mike Curtis/Soloway book Neal Topp book online Palm Hi-CE GoKnow Resources for software e-books And more� go to courseweb.tac.unt.edu/overall/palm

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26. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop Trouble shooting How to reset/when to reset What happens when your battery is low How to re-digitize Categorizing How much memory is left Deleting software Beaming software Viruses

27. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop  Time to search and download stuff for yourself to put on your Palm Or time to start working on your Quizzler assignment so that you can win a prize at the January event

28. November 4, 2003 CNETC Palm Workshop  Online survey (post) data3.unt.edu/nevada3 CNETC Evaluation