Active Learning in the Classroom with Handhelds


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from workshops, conferences and projects

	Christine has written some articles about her professional development experiences using technology for learning


	PalmCounter-another event counter
	PCount-single event counter
	PDASpeak Short memos can be read with sound capabilities of a palm. Try PDASpeak for short phrases!
	PickAwinner A random item generator that uses entries from the last name field of the PIM Contacts or Address Book.
	Piggy Bank-Keep track of money in and out to simulate savings and expenses.
	PPick Generate the random picking of whole or real numbers to use in Math operations or use this software to decide who goes next for classroom management tasks.
	PSpiro Create spirograph like images by identifying the shape, size and revolutions of the “spirograph-like” tools. Change the sine, cosine and tangent settings to modify your “picture.
	PTally There are so many uses for self and peer assessment with software. Tally up to seven items during observations or use it as a counting tool.
	qNp Math Practice addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Save records of progress and export to Memo progress summaries.
	Quizzler This simple and reliable quizzing program uses the PIM Memo to create multi-format quizzes.
	Quiz Wiz 2.4 Another easy to use quiz program where the quizzes are created in PIM Memo and then imported to the program. Quizzes can be edited and appended with more detail right within the software.
	Quizzer 1.0 Another quizzing application
	Quotes Download the database of quotes with the application or just make up your own "famous" quotes about learning topics. Avoid tapping the random button before at least two quotes are entered.
	RandomNumberGen-Generate a random number
	Rebus-Logic puzzles
	Rounding-Practice rounding skills in two modes. Users can be directed to click on a place value digit or round a number to the nearest place value. Activities include decimals, too!
	SequenceM--Record ten steps and move them up and down to put them in order.
	SillySentence-Working with parts of speech enter your selections and SillySentences will combine your choices into some of the craziest sentences. Students will gain knowledge of parts of speech with the special color coding.
	Simplify--Reduce fractions
	Sketcher-Drawing program with ability to add notes to diagrams
	SpeedValue-Calculate speed, distance and arrival time
	SpellIt 1.0.8 Increase spelling and vocabulary skills with this software.
	Squared-A magic square puzzle
	Squares-Use a dot-grid to capture squares and earn points.
	SRC-Templates for student literacy activities such as KWL, SQ2R and 5W's.
	Subtraction-One to three digit subtraction practice
	Sugar'n'Spice-Simulation for creating mixtures to graph/chart
	SuLite-Based on the popular Sudoc puzzles