New & Noteworthy
Common Core Standards : Major education groups have praise and reservations
Is Georgia's state superintendent of schools smarter than a fifth grader ?
Zero Clients – Even thinner than thin clients
The popularity of thin clients may diminish as districts catch wind of zero clients
College acceptance is not more competitive
The perception that a college applicant faces more challenges each year may be nothing more than a myth
Budget constraints leading more districts to refurbished computers. Tight budgets are convincing many school districts to turn to refurbished computers as a way to get more technology into the hands of more students.
Education in Hand
June 2006
COVER STORY BY ELIZABETH CRANE
It's the Principal of the Thing
Administrators in North Kansas City schools find Treo smartphone solutions to
every need.
NEW PRODUCT
Palm Rings Up Treo 700p Smartphone
Blending broadbandlike speeds with world-class Palm OS usability.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conquering Cyberphobia, One Staffer at a Time
Continuous learning and ongoing technical support have proven to be the cure
for techno-phobes.
Spreading Success Using Palm Handhelds at Florida PreK-5
When these fourth graders use handheld technology, they're all equal and
accomplished.
Palm Handhelds Touch Students with Autism
A Texas district uses handhelds to motivate students with Asperger's syndrome.
Reading, Writing, and Podcasting
Elementary schools create engaging language arts activities with Palm
handhelds.
1:1 Computing at the Elementary Level in Texas
Handheld program for reading and math includes 3,200 third- through
fifth-grade students in the Panhandle.
Solutions Product Guide
New products and services from some of Palm, Inc.'s partners.