Making Cognitive Connections Using the PDA

About the PDA Course

This course, part of the online ABI Boot Camp, is designed for survivors of brain injury and any individuals interested in learning to use a PDA (personal digital assistant or hand-held computer) to help with:

• Memory compensation
• Organization
• Time management

This course series covers many PDA functions. Students will learn to use the PDA as a (an):

• Clock
• Calendar
• Address book
• GPS (global positioning system)
• Mobile phone
• Platform for sending and receiving e-mail
• Platform for playing computer games

…and so much more.

The PDA course requires a textbook and a Windows-based PDA or smartphone, available through Special Programs as needed. The course is offered on site as well as online.

Current Course Offerings

To find out which PDA courses are being offered currently:

1. Visit Coastline's online searchable schedule.
2. Select the desired term (e.g., Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, etc.).
3. Type the word "PDA" in the Title field and press the Enter key.

Student Comments About the PDA Courses

Below, you will find comments offered by three PDA students.

"Improving my life organization and decreasing piles and piles of paper was my goal. I found my solution with this hands-on, easy-to-follow PDA training."
Cheryl R.

"I am a student at Coastline's Acquired Brain Injury Program and I continually use my Pharos device to remind me of different calendar appointments which are extremely important and beneficial."
Bob C.

"My husband has a brain injury and he has both short-term and long-term memory problems. The Pharos device has helped him immensely with reminders of appointments. I also have the Pharos device and it has become very helpful in my keeping appointment schedules."
Frances C.