The following
resources are great for anyone using mobile learning devices
in teaching, learning, or personal endeavors.
 palmsource
This site provides a multitude of information for both novice
and expert Palm users. There is a nice variety of information
geared towards business, education and human service professionals.
The information that can be found on this site ranges from
software and device reviews to user tutorials and technical
support. It also includes developer and investor information
as well as current press releases. Users can also find free
downloads on this site.
http://www.palmsource.com/index.html
Windows
Mobile
This site provides a wide variety of information for both
novice and expert Pocket PC users. There is a wide variety
of information geared towards business professionals; however,
the ideas for educators and human service professionals
are lacking. The information that can be found on this site
ranges from software and device reviews to user tutorials
and technical support. It also includes developer and investor
information as well as current news stories. Users can also
find free downloads at this site. (This site is best viewed
on a computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system.)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx
Pocket
PC Central
This site showcases summarized news releases from various
Pocket PC vendors and subsidiaries. Information housed on
this site includes up-to-date news on mobile computing devices,
device software, and accessory reviews, links to software
downloads, update alerts, and rebate information for various
mobile computing devices and accessories.
http://pocketpccentral.net/whatsnew.htm
MobileTechReview
This site contains reviews for all types of mobile computing
devices including Palms, Pocket PCs, Sony Clies, Linux PDAs,
Smartphones, Tablet PCs, Gaming Consoles, accessories, software,
and games. It also contains a well-designed FAQ and How-To
area.
http://www.mobiletechreview.com
brighthand™
Provides up-to-date news stories from manufacturers of the
most popular mobile computing devices, accessories, and
software. Also includes a multitude of device, software,
and accessory reviews. The site's learning center contains
archived articles containing research into the use of mobile
technologies in a variety of fields. Live forums allow users
to communicate with other mobile computing learners in an
enriching environment. Brighthand's new advisor assists
new mobile device users in choosing a device that meets
their needs.
http://www.brighthand.com/info/about_us.php
Resources for Educators
Learninginhand
Formerly known as Planet 5th: Learning In Hand, learninginhand.com
is an educator's resource for using handhelds in schools.
You'll find lists of great software applications for Palm
and Pocket PC computers. Also, there's a comprehensive listing
of the best sites for educators, lesson plans, classroom
management tips, and more. Don't forget to check out the
blog for what's new.
http://learninginhand.com/
EduPalm
Although this portal developed in 2003, it contains a wide
variety of links to useful information for educators. On
the site you will find references to aid in choosing a PDA,
buying a PDA, using a PDA, and fixing a PDA when something
goes wrong. You will also find information on educational
uses for PDAs, educational PDA software applications and
accessories.
http://user.pa.net/~ankney/
International
Schools Education Technology Services (ISETS) eEducator
Handhelds
This portal includes a large variety of annotated handheld
websites for educators.
http://www.isets.org/eEducator/handhelds.htm
Using
Palm™ OS Handhelds within the Curriculum
This is a companion Web page for the book Tips and Tricks
for Using Handhelds in the Classroom by Midge Frazel and
Joe R. Souza, Jr. It includes links to approximately 130
activities for which handhelds can be used in the classroom.
http://www.midgefrazel.net/pda.html
A
Day in the Life of An Educator's Handheld Computer
This is another great site developed by Kathy Schrock. It
contains an abundant listing of applications and hardware
used throughout the day by educators.
http://kathyschrock.net/dayinthelife/index.htm
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