Free Must Have Palm OS Applications for Active Learning


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	Easy Math-Computational quizzes
	Edwin quiz software
	eReader and eBook Studio $29.95 Free ebooks can be downloaded to the Palm OS handheld from Memoware and viewed using eReader or purchase eBook Studio and create your own.
	Factor Pad-Determine the factors of a given number
	FallTimer-Record object speed and distance
	FallTimer2 A great tool for measuring time lapses such as dropping anobject in science to learn concepts of velocity, speed, or drag. Use asclassroom management for how long it takes for student tasks. Students can useit as a personal tool, too!
	FirstAid A database of everything first aid.
	FlashBoom!-Find the distance of a storm
	Flipper-Another puzzle game for one player
	FnC-Convert temperatures for F and C
	FootballPool Definitely numbers in search of a student learning activity. Use this number grid beyond its football pool purpose.
	Found Me? A simple little utility that will hopefully help to reunite lost Pilots with their owners. Found Me? displays a cheery icon and message "Found Me?" on the Pilot's application screen. Do a makeover and design a learning activity focused on getting kids to talk!
	Fractions-Converting fractions to decimals
	Free Journal Works like a diary. Make entries for personal reflections and writing about learning events.
	Grade Plus 1.0 Track your grades.
	Gone Mad GoneMad! is a silly word game (like Mad Libs) for Palm handheld computers! Gone Mad! comes with some sample story templates, but the really fun part is when you create your own!
	Grouper-Determine like characteristics in a pattern
	HandMemory-A memory matching game
	HandOutline Develop ideas using this outline tool. It is so easy to use and the outline can be exported to Memo. Wish it had a beam feature, though.
	HappyOMeter Rate learning success as you monitor your feelings about activities, events, assignments, etc.
	Homework Helper Assignment Tracker
	Hurricane Tracker Chart and analyze data from hurricanes around Florida. Current databases include Charley, Frances and Ivan. Create your own tracking database.
	IdeaPad-Concept Map software for explaining ideas.
	InflationMaster IFM quickly calculates the precise effects of inflation for any years from 1913 through 2002 (2002 based on official estimates). InflationMaster uses actual inflation data published by the United States Federal Reserve and takes into account years with high inflation, years with low inflation even deflationary years. InflationMaster calculates forwards and backwards and computes the inflation rate for any given year.
	InfraChat-Text and Draw IR Chat works with PalmOS 4 or less.
	IR Hangman Sometimes a 30-day trial is all you need! This 2 player game of hangman allows play against someone and put in your own words. It is a demo that will run for 30 days!
	Jumbler-Use context clues to guess a scrambled word.
	Kids Math Excellent practice math application for adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. Pick your own pick operation and number of digits to challenge your skill.