Palm+Writing

Using a handheld computer adds to the personal experience of writing. While there are many applications for writing **MemoPad** works very well. You may want to download a [|Graffiti Alphabet] (.pdf) to display a Palm Graffiti alphabet in your classroom to remind students how to form letters on their handhelds. Many successful writing programs using Palm handhelds use compatible keyboards. toc

=Ideas= [|Interactive Stories] Complete with downloadable resources, Tony Vincent shares his ideas and steps in writing interactive stories using a word processor and converting it to a handheld version.

[|Meaningful Writing Experiences Through Handheld Computers] [Article] Tony Vincent describes how handhelds helped motivate students to write and take part as a "Roving Reporter"

=Applications=
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