Survey Monkey Technology Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HJNZ77J
Computer Hardware Cyber Inquirey
1. Which Printer to buy?
HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One
Based on the reviews and the description below I think this would be a good printer for each class to use. I especially liked that it included Wi-Fi and ethernet networking. The double sided printing is a great feature if you’re making books or conserving paper.
Bottom Line:
The HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One printer makes it easy to increase productivity thanks to its streamlined user interface. The fax, copy, print, and scanning features boast helpful extras like double-sided printing, wireless connectivity, separate photo trays, and quick-access control panel buttons, all while maintaining lab-quality photos and a low cost to print. We highly recommend this printer to anyone who can benefit from its multi functionality.
2. Scanners
I like scanners. I use them in the art room when I want to save a child’s creative work and still give them back the original. I use it to save their written work that includes art work so they can bring home the originals to their parents. I have shared scanned work in and shared it with my colleagues during presentations. Not all work can be digital due to it’s size so I scan. I like the idea of scanning patterned paper or wallpaper inot the computer to be used as backgrounds...good idea.
3. Digital Cameras in the Classroom
You could use cameras to:
Tell a story
Create a scavenger hunt
Document the change of a person, place or thing
Create college on a choosen topic
Enhance a research project
Create a power point presentation on any topic
Any of these uses would address the first four IST E standards and if teachers use pictures form a digital camera to identify their students as well as other practices to increase productivity, they have used all five standards. Students feel empowered when they use a camera to document.
4. Assistive Technology
Text-to-Speech Software
Designed for individuals with reading difficulties. Simultaneously highlights and reading aloud of text...
This can be used in a regular ed. classroom and the students would benefit because their reading skills and rate of reading would increase as they follow along as the text is read.
5. CD-RW vs CD ROM and pen drive
I prefer the CD ROM with the pen drive. CD’s can scratch and become unusable. A small pen drive is convenient and stores a lot of data without the worries of it becoming unreadable through misuse by a student.
6. Toubleshooting Tips
1. Make sure the power is on.
2. Check that all cables are attached.
3. Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
4. Make sure the key board/mouse is connected to the computer.
5. If the computer is frozen and it’s a PC use control+ alt.+ delete to bring up the task manager and close the appropriate frozen non-responding program and/or re-boot the computer.
Integrated Lesson using Video Conferencing
Cincinnati Zoo
Nobody Like Me
Grades K
Synopsis
The purpose of this program is to allow the students to gain understanding of bats, amphibians, and snakes through listening, videoconferencing and participating in discussion and hands on activities. This program will provide students with an opportunity to develop, ask and answer questions related to new subject materials, speak clearly, stay on task and convey their understanding of the subject matter. They will dialog directly with the animal handlers at the Cincinnati Zoo. This program also tries to correct a student's negative and inaccurate beliefs about amphibians, bats, and snakes.
Math, Science and Technology Standards
Standard 1
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solution.
Standard 2
Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
Standard 4
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development idea in science.
Standard 5
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
Standard 6
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
English Language Arts
Standard 1
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding
Standard 4
Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction
Time Required
Planning (Training, Research, Practice) 30 hours
Pre Lessons and Activities (practice with students, introduction of subject matter) Approximately 1-2 hours
Implementation - 1 Hour
Post Lessons (follow up discussion and/or activity) Approximately 1-2 hours
Assessment - Approximately 1/2 - 1 Hour
Logistical Planning
The teacher will preface the videoconference by introducing the subject matter to the students and will ask the student to tell what they know (or think they know) about amphibians, bats and snakes. Together, the class will formulate questions to ask the content provider. The teacher will introduce the student to videoconferencing by explaining how it works and engaging the students in a practice videoconference, answering ay questions. The range of abilities will be accommodated as the students will be be prepared for the subject matter.
Techniques and Tools
The teacher will assess the students' understanding of the material through observation, group discussion, and a small project based on the material provided. A rubric will be used to determine student understanding.
