To answer your question about the palm, I want to suggest that you consider the Palm to be not just an organization tool but also a computer and media player.

Using applications like Documents to Go and a myriad of other free and shareware applications, students can create documents, spreadsheets, etc. on the Palm. Adding a wireless keyboard, makes the use of the Palm as a word processor a low cost solution to one-to-one computing.

Because of its size and viewability in outdoor conditions, the Palm is also a great tool for allowing students to collect data, capture notes, etc. on field trips or during outdoor science activities.

Podcasts and videos can be viewed on the Palm. In fact, the Palm will do what iPODs and other multimedia players do. You can create audio or video lessons for students to listen to and view. Or better yet, have your students create those as a multimedia project and use the Palm as a way to share that content.

Probeware and scientific and graphing calculators are also available for the Palm.

I think it can be a tool used by students in every curriculum area.

As time allows, I will be sharing some ideas, resources, etc. related to the use of the Palm on my blog. So subscribe to updates for more information.

And please share your own ideas for using the Palm at this level.