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The Search for Curricular Specific Software

What software is available for the handheld computer and what does it cost? You will be amazed at the number of handheld applications already available and even more pleased with the cost - many are free or under $20.00. The first list of websites will give you the location of curricular specific software resources. The second list of resources provides even more ideas and applications that may be used in multiple curricular areas.

When researching the applications, you should focus first on - How this program could enhance a lesson or help my students achieve the objectives of the lesson. Think of how this may be integrated in a way that students find value and real world purpose.

Palm Education Software Solutions:
http://software.palmone.com/

Learning in Hand has a large selection of applications sorted by curricular area:
http://learninginhand.com/

K12 handhelds provides a list of software sorted by use – administration, teaching and learning, etc. – focus on the teaching and learning section for this exploratory time:
http://www.k12handhelds.com/apps.php

The PalmSpot has a nice listing of educational software at:
http://palmspot.com/software/Education/

The Electronic Text Center provides an avenue to free libraries of eBooks:
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/ebooks/

GoKnow's products are unique in that they are aligned with national standards, learner-centered, integrated into curriculum, and supported by professional development materials.
http://www.goknow.com/Products.html

ImagiWorks provides software for mathematics and science with probes and lessons guides. The website contains a long list of lessons teachers have submitted integrating the iMagiWorks software into their curriculam.
http://www.imagiworks.com/index6.html

This is a great site for educational options that help prepare students for testing experiences, study assistance, and teacher assessment:
http://www.pdaed.com/pdaorder/-/-/category?oec-category=22;oec-category=16

Another great site with educational tools to enhance learning and assess student achievement.
http://pda.tucows.com/

If you have a Palm Handheld, Sony Clié, or any other Palm OS device, you can be off reading eBooks in minutes Read books and periodicals wherever you are and whenever your schedule permits.
http://www.palmdigitalmedia.com/

Location of free software for handheld computers. Large selection.
http://www.freewarepalm.com/

Beret makes educational programs for PalmOS handhelds. The programs are great tools for teachers and parents to use to help their children enhance their learning experience. This site includes language arts, reading, social studies and math applications at a minimal cost.
http://www.beret.com/

Another eBook site with an offer for 250 eBooks for education at one low price of $19.95: http://www.250ebooks.com/

Curricular Specific Programs:

Palm Education Quick Guides in PDF form:

Basic Math Skills

Quizzes

Biology

Special Education

My recommendations for special education:

Use as an organizer to keep the students on top of their schedules and assignments
Obtain handhelds with voice recorders or buy voice recorders to attach to the handheld for students to record teacher lectures and instructions
Obtain a keyboard so the student can key in information versus using graffiti

Reading

More Software Exploration

Handango - http://www.handango.com

Palmgear - http://www.palmgear.com/software/index.cfm

Mobimate - http://www.mobimate.com/worldmate/index.shtml

Tucows - http://www.tucows.com

Nearlymobile - http://www.nearlymobile.com

Hi-Ce - http://www.hi-ce.org/palm/index.html

Palmdigitalmedia - http://www.palmdigitalmedia.com/

Freewarepalm - http://www.freewarepalm.com/educational/educational.shtml