This is a brief look at how I have used Palm Pilots with my third graders.

1. Using Palms
3rd Grade
Damascus School
Damascus PA

2. Some background:
Palm Pilots were purchased using
Enhancing Education Through
Technology grant. (PA GRANT)
I have been using them with third
graders since 2004.

5. Writing Workshop

6. Math
Self-checking basic fact quizzes.

7. Math
Data collection and analysis

8. Note Taking/Organizing
In this case, I beamed
unconnected bubbles
and had students
make the links/
connections.

9. Spelling Practice
The third graders have individual
spelling lists based on their own needs.
They each practice spelling their words
in a variety of ways, magnetic letters,
outlining words, palms...
On the Palms, spelling partners dictate
words to each other and they write the
words on the notepad.

10. IEP Students
Because of the portability of Palms and
keyboards, our district has provided
Palms for several special needs students.
The Palms are synced to the homeroom
teacher’s classroom computer.

11. As reward!
Students earn “reward coupons” for
good behavior. The coupon lists several
reward choices, such as “no homework,”
“treasure chest,” “webkinz time,” “use the
teacher’s chair,” and now “EXTRA
PALM TIME!”