They use BeamBox which allows them to exchange new Palm programs and documents. The word processing program SmartDoc is also used to exchange text documents in the Palm DOC format. They are planning to get ethernet cradles that they can put in areas around the building. This will allow them gather and share information on the school network without having to be at their offices. Their teaming process has been enhanced by the use of Palm handheld computers.
Communicating is the exchange of information.
Educational leaders can share important information with others. This can be done through email, faxing, and beaming from one palmtop computer to another. The superintendent is at a conference. She is meeting many other administrators with whom she would like to stay in touch. Some of these people also have Palm computers and instead of exchanging paper business cards, they beam each other their electronic ones.