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HANDy Integration IdeasHANDy Integration Ideas
Lauren Woolley, Shelby County SchoolsMisty Dixon, Shelby County Schools
Jennifer Fritschi, ALSDE
AETC June 16th, 2004
Challenges of the desktop computer
Benefits of the handheld computer!=
• Size • Size
• Equity • Equity
• Simplicity • Simplicity
E2S2
E2 = Everyone • Everywhere
S2 = Somepeople • Someplaces
• Cost • Cost
Why portable technology Why portable technology makes sensemakes sense
1. Affordable
2. Lightweight & “wearable”
3. Long battery life
4. Easy to use
5. Room for expansion
6. Wireless capability
Handheld features
The most “powerful” technology is The most “powerful” technology is the one people actually use…the one people actually use…
Handhelds
Synchronize with PCGraffiti® software
Beam via infrared Portable keyboard Mini keyboard
On-screen keyboard
Easy to enter text – many choicesEasy to enter text – many choices Handhelds
Beyond the PDA organizer to the Beyond the PDA organizer to the handheld computer…handheld computer…
• Word processing……………..• Spreadsheet…………………...• Database……………………….• Presentation…………………..• Digital photography………….• Internet connectivity…………• Printing…………………………• Calculators…………………….• Drawing & Painting…………..• Scientific probes……………..• Stories, texts, authoring…….• Course Management…………• Assessment……………………
• Palm keyboard, WordSmith, Thesaurus/Dict• Sheet to Go, QuickSheet• Filemaker Mobile, MobileDB• Portsmith Pitch, MARGI Presenter to Go• Veo Photo Traveler, Palm™ Digital Camera • AvantGo, PicoBlue, WiFi (802.11), FlingIt!• PrintBoy, TealPrint, PalmPrint• ImagiMath, powerOne Graph• TealPaint, Diddlebug, BugMe• ImagiProbe, PASCO, Vernier• eTales, Palm Reader, Palm eBook Studio• 4.0 Student, Due Yesterday• Learner Profile, Making the Grade,
mClass:Reading
Hardware and software that extend the power of your handheld computer!
Handhelds
Why AlphaSmarts Make SenseWhy AlphaSmarts Make Sense
• Improved writing skills
• Increased student motivation
• Access to technology
• Efficient/Effective lab use
• Low cost
• Easy time management
AlphaSmarts
AlphaSmart 3000 FeaturesAlphaSmart 3000 Features
• Multiple files - 8 files/100 pages
• Sturdy and portable
• 500 hours battery life
• Auto power off & save
• Password protection
• One-key cable or infrared transfer
• Direct printing
• Special needs features
AlphaSmarts
DanasWhy Danas Make SenseWhy Danas Make Sense
•Runs Palm OS
•Large Touch Screen
•Full Size Keyboard
•Long Battery Life
•Lightweight and Durable
•Expandable Memory
Runs All Palm OS SoftwareRuns All Palm OS Software
Thousands of Applications
Presentations
Databases
Lesson Planning
Graphing Calculators
Spreadsheets
Word Processors
Danas
Wide Screen SupportWide Screen Support
• Core Palm Applications• AlphaWord - full word processing program• Third-party software
Danas
Beaming and SyncingBeaming and Syncing
Easily send and update files either wireless or connected
Danas
Teaching & Learning with Technology Teaching & Learning with Technology in Shelby County schoolsin Shelby County schools
Meeting Alabama Standards in:Meeting Alabama Standards in:
•Science•Language Arts•Math•Social Studies
embedded:
•Technology•Keyboarding•Assessment
Language ArtsLanguage Arts Writing(Grade 3-5)
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
• Demonstrate word recognition skills, including structural analysis.
• Write in a variety of modes to express meaning. • Descriptive • Narrative • Expository
•Monitor the writing process. • Self evaluation • Peer evaluation • Teacher evaluation
•Know and apply principles of grammar and usage in writing, speaking, and presenting and apply mechanics in writing.
• Capitalization • Punctuation • Grammar
Tools
•AlphaSmarts
•Alphaword - FREEIdea from Monster Exchangewww.monsterexchange.org
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His name is Mental Robot. He has a triangular head, a banana-shaped mouth, and triangular ears. His head, his mouth, his ears, and his eyes are pink. Mental Robot has a male body and he has four fingers on each hand. He has a belt with a circle in the middle and he has red arms. He is wearing a blue shirt and a green belt. His arms have lots of scales on them. He has three spikes on each foot, his legs are human legs and his tail has five spikes on the club. His foot and tail are red.
Student’s description
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Language ArtsLanguage Arts
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
• Demonstrate word recognition skills, including structural analysis.
• Write in a variety of modes to express meaning. • Descriptive • Narrative • Expository
•Monitor the writing process. • Self evaluation • Peer evaluation • Teacher evaluation
•Know and apply principles of grammar and usage in writing, speaking, and presenting and apply mechanics in writing.
• Capitalization • Punctuation • Grammar
ScienceScience Cell Division (Grade 9-12)
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
•Differentiate between cells undergoing the stages of mitosis and meiosis.
•Explain that mitosis results in more cells for growth and repair.
•Explain the transfer of information from parents to offspring through genes within DNA molecules.
Tools
•DANA
•Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) - FREE
•Acrobat Reader for Palm OS - FREE
•Sketchy
•AlphaWord – FREE
•APTPlus – FREE
MathMath Geometry termsGrade 6-8
Alabama Course of Study Standards:Distinguish among lines, rays, and segmentsMeasure and classify angles.Describe and use relationships between pairs of angles. Classify a triangle according to its components.Identify polyhedrons.
ToolsDigital CameraComputerSlideshow or Word Processing program
Right Angle = 90o
Equilateral Triangle
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Social Studies/MathSocial Studies/Math Survey to GraphGrades 5-12
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
Social Studies
• Read, interpret, and organize information using a variety of sources and tools including graphs, illustrations, and tables.
• Discuss social issues from differing perspectives.
• Evaluate the responsibilities of citizens including being informed, participating in the political process, and monitoring public officials.
Math
• Collect, organize, and interpret data using graphs, tables, and charts.
• Interpret information from bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
Tools
• Palm
• Spreadsheet Software
• Docs to Go software
ScienceParts of a Plant
Grades 1-3
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
•Relate structure to function in plants and animals
•Identify characteristics and behaviors of organisms that help them survive.
Tools
•DANA
•Internet access
•Sketchy
•Handy Sheets
TechnologyTechnology (Grade K-5)
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
K-2
•Use developmentally appropriate keyboard techniques.Examples: left hand for left side keys and right hand for right side keys, special keys such as space bar, enter/return, backspace, shift, delete
•Produce developmentally appropriate multimedia products.Examples: autobiography or story using word processor or digital presentation software
3-5
•Demonstrate basic operations of a word processor. •Selecting text •Font type and size •Alignment •Line spacing •Tabs •Spell checker •Thesaurus •Graphics
•Use a variety of media and technology resources to create and communicate knowledge products across the curriculum.Example: individual and collaborative writing, presenting, and publishing
TechnologyTechnology (Grade 6-12)
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
6-8
•Demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in technique and posture while building speed.
•Integrate word processing skills across the curriculum.
•Identify examples of spreadsheets and databases.
9-12
•Explain uses and advantages of word processing.
•Apply appropriate techniques for producing word processing documents.
•Explain uses and advantages of spreadsheets.
•Apply appropriate techniques for producing spreadsheets.
Contact Information:Contact Information:
Lauren Woolley, Shelby County [email protected]
Misty Dixon, Shelby County [email protected]
Jennifer Fritschi, [email protected]
http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/tech/aetc.htm
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