Transcript Old Technologies vs New in the Classroom - U

The Teachers of
today using the
Technologies of
tomorrow
SLides By: Jemille Kazandra De La Cruz, Keith
Kowalski, & Lucas Volk
Old Technologies in the Classroom
(what we saw)
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Elementary
• Apple lab computers
• Number Munchers (math games)
• Various educational programs (games)
• Overhead projectors
• Cassette players (music class)
• Middle School
• Old Windows PCs (windows 98’)
• Typing speed/ability improvement
programs
• Old word processing programs
• Overhead projectors
• VHS movies + old CRT TVs
• High School
• PC labs (Windows 2000 – XP)
• MS Office (word, power point, excel..) 2000
• Out-dated search system for school’s library
• Overhead projectors
• Still used old CRT TVs with VHS capabilities
• Seldom DVD usage
New Technologies in the Classroom
(What is seen today)
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Elementary / Middle School / Highschool
Advanced computers / laptops (Mac and PC)
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Tablet PCs (touch screens)
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Uniquely developed software designed to interact more
efficiently and effectively with students.
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Ease of recording grades for teachers (i.e., powerful
database tools, strong organization, less time spent
‘grading’ – more time spent teaching)
While Overhead projectors may still see some use occasionally,
Smart Boards / Power point presentations are the up and coming
presentation tools for the classroom.
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Smart boards are quickly becoming extremely effective
since they allow the instructor the ability to post notes on
class websites and serve as an interactive hands-on tool
for the teacher and the class.
High definition projectors (another replacement for overheads)
DVD/Blueray technology along with flat-screen TVs. Schools often run
their ‘news’ through these TVs each morning to students.
PDFs and eBooks are slowly replacing physical textbooks in some
schools. This is gaining popularity and may become standard in all K12 grades soon. (Saves on school’s funds).
High Speed internet capabilities.
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Usage has become exceedingly fast within the last 5-8
years. Students and instructors have massive amounts of
knowledge available to them near instantly.
Overall effect of old and new
Technologies
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Classroom Impact of New
Technologies
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vast amount of information
now available due to
technological influx
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benefit and engage BOTH
teacher and student
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allows for students to develop
new literacy's involving
technology
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Classroom Impact of Old
Technologies
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not interactive or engaging for
the students or the teachers
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very basic and self explanatory
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cheep and easy to maintain
and handle, no programs or
special training needed
Dry Erase Board
•So called “Future
Markerboards”
features glass-like
construction
•Makes it blend in
for any conference
room/classroom.
•Cost ranges from
$655.99 $2,080.99; cost
depends on the
size of the board.
Interactive whiteboard
•An Interactive
whiteboard displays and
engages students
•It also inspires
imagination
•And drive collaboration
with the students
Optical touch
technologies
Sleek, Slim and 178°
viewing angles
Superior picture
technologies
Cost ranges: $999.00 $1,599.00
The Business Of New
Technologies
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class room technological development has become an extremely
profitable business
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starting with the smart board boom became extremely profitable
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dominated by company SMARTTECH
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Questions to be Asked
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does profitability of educational tools hinder the educational
proses?
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are those in need of these tool able to obtain them?
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are these tools now essential to a good education or simply
an item to supplement education?
Cool things to do with new
Technology
• Smart Board Tricks
• Teaching With New Tech
• It would seem that teaching with new
technologies with expand exponentially!