Integrating Handhelds into the Writing Curriculum is a curriculum that integrates handheld computers into writing instruction, targeted at upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Designed to be used with Palm or Windows Mobile handhelds, the lessons in this curriculum have a variety of resources that can also be used on laptop or desktop computers. This curriculum includes 44 lessons for infusing technology into the writing process. These lessons cover every step from brainstorming and organizing to revision and editing to publishing and presenting. The lessons include strategies for writing personal narratives, expository essays, and persuasive pieces. Also included is a CD with a variety of electronic resources, such as ebooks, quizzes, templates, handouts, photographs, assessment rubrics, and more. The CD includes the Writer's Style Guide, a comprehensive ebook that includes information on the writing process, a grammar handbook, punctuation guidelines, mechanics and usage rules, and information on citing sources.
Price: $34.95 plus $3 shipping and handling
(This is for a single classroom license. Call for site license or
volume pricing.)
Integrating Handhelds Across the Curriculum is a curriculum kit that includes two 22" x 34" posters, a 128-page resource guide book, a CD full of resources, and, for a limited time, an SD card with installable content. The book includes cross-curricular lesson plans for elementary and middle school, quick tip mini-posters about many handheld functions, quick reference guides for popular software, and classroom management tips. The CD and SD card (limited time availability) contain the Handheld Toolkit, which includes educational programs, ebooks, quizzes, templates, handouts, photos, and other resources used in the lesson plans. Just put this SD card in each student's handheld and lesson resources can be quickly and easily installed.
Price: $49.95 plus $3 shipping and handling
(This is for a single teacher license. Call for site license or volume pricing.)
Great Books from K12 Handhelds!
K12 Handhelds is pleased to offer the following books on using handhelds in education:
Handhelds for Teachers & Administrators Published by Tom Snyder Productions and written by Janet Caughlin and Tony Vincent, this 180-page book shows teachers how to use both Palm and Pocket PC handhelds and integrate them into the curriculum. It includes easy-to-follow instructions, lesson plans, and a CD-ROM with over 70 software programs to use with students.
Handheld Applications for the Classroom Published by VISIONS Technology, this 115-page books profiles a variety of free Palm handheld programs that you can put to use in your classroom. The programs include ones in language arts, math, science, social studies, and more and can be used in grades pre-K and up. This book includes handheld tips and also comes with a CD with many of the applications included.
In addition, we are pleased to offer the Handheld Bookshelf Collection 3, which includes three of the best books on using handhelds in education at one low price:
- Handhelds for Teachers & Administrators from Tom Snyder Productions
- Handheld Applications for the Classroom from VISIONS Technology
- Changing How We Teach and Learn with Handheld Computers from Corwin Press
If you want to know all there is to know about using handhelds in education, this collection is for you.
Excerpts from “Integrating Handhelds into the Writing Curriculum”
Table of Contents and Introduction
Sample lesson plan
Sample electronic resources
Excerpts from “Integrating Handhelds Across the Curriculum”
Table of contents
Sample Quick Tip mini-poster
Sample Lesson Plan
Sample Ebook Pages
Ordering Information
We accept school purchase order, check, and credit card.
To order by school purchase order, fax your purchase order to K12 Handhelds at 562-438-3857.
To order by check, mail your check to:
K12 Handhelds, Inc.
Attn.: Book Order
4105 E. Broadway, Suite 203
Long Beach, CA 90803
To order by credit card (MasterCard and Visa), call 800-679-2226.
