Transcript NECC 2004 PowerPoint

Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Alan Walker
Jeff Miller - Dean Smith
www.prosserschools.org/gizmos
www.EdTechToys.com
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Alan Walker
• 5th Grade Teacher – Technology Coordinator
• Prosser
• Websites
– www.EdTechToys.com (Gizmos for the classroom)
– www.multiplication.com (1.8 million hits per week)
– www.TechSparc.com (Classroom Technology Integration)
– www.TeacherCrossing.com (Teacher Portal)
– www.ProsserSchools.org (District site)
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Session Overview
• Gadgeholic Index
• Favorite Tech Toys
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Cameras - Printers
School Gadgets
Classroom Software
Pocket PC Software
Other Gadgets
Home Gadgets
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgeholic Index
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You check your EMAIL at least ten times per day.
You spent more for your COMPUTER than you did
for your car.
Everyone calls YOU when they are having trouble
with their computer.
Your heart starts racing when you go by a
COMPUTER STORE.
You spend more time surfing the INTERNET than
you do with your family.
You have more TECH TOYS then you have shoes.
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
T-Mobile Pocket PC
• PDA & Phone
• iPAQ – T-Mobile
• Sync – Outlook (Home & School)
– Calendar
– Contacts
– Task List
• Check Email
• Browse the Internet
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Favorite Tech Toys
• Speaker Phone
• Forward Calls
• Keyboard
– Taking Notes
– Email & Internet
• Transfer to computer
– Format text
– Edit content (spell check)
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
• Phone $
– $399
• Keyboard
– $100
• Service (T-Mobile)
– $40 (Zillion Minutes)
– $20 (Unlimited Internet)
– $ 3 (300 Text Messages)
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
• Phone $
– $399
• Keyboard
– $100
• Service (T-Mobile)
~ $70.00 (Month)
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
T-Mobile Case - Seidio
• Swivel case
• Screen faces in
• Quick release
• Price - $25
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
• www.audible.com
• Download:
– Books
– Magazines
– Radio Programs
• Membership (Month)
– $15 (Book & Magazine)
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
iRock
• Broadcasts to FM
receiver - stereo
– Plug into device
– Tune to FM station
– Listen to music or book
– AAA batteries or 12V
• Price - $27
(Includes car adapter)
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
TuneCast
• Broadcasts to FM
receiver - stereo
– Plug into device
– Tune to FM station
– Listen to music or book
– AAA batteries
• Price - $23
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Favorite Tech Toys
SoundFeeder
• Broadcasts to FM
receiver - stereo
– Plug into device
– Tune to FM station
– Listen to music or book
– AAA batteries
• Price - $14
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Favorite Tech Toys
Jabra FreeSpeak
• Bluetooth – 30 ft range
• Lightweight (1 oz)
• Connects to headphone
jack
• Price - $150
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Favorite Tech Toys
Sony MDRNC11
• Reduces noise by 70%
• Cancels background
sound
• 60 hour battery life
• Price - $70
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Favorite Tech Toys
IO Pen (Logitech)
• Captures everything
you write or draw
• USB Cradle to
computer
• Price - $160.00
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Favorite Tech Toys
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Favorite Tech Toys
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Memory Stick
Quick Easy Storage
Cross Platform
Dependable
Tiny Giants
32Mb to 1Gig
• Price - $20 - $300
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Cameras
Sony Mavica ??
• 2 Megapixel
• 3.5 Floppy
• Classroom +++
– Simple to use
– Multiple students
• Price - $300
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Cameras
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Sony MVC CD350
3.2 Megapixel
3x Optical Zoom
Direct MPEG
200+ pictures on
charge
• Price - $400
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Cameras
Olympus Stylus 300
• 3.2 Megapixel
• 3x Optical Zoom
• xD Picture card
• 300+ pictures per
256MB card
• Price - $240
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Cameras
Logitech ClickSmart
• USB Connection
• Low quality picture
• Classroom
– One at each computer
– Use as portable camera
• Price - $50
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Cameras
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Sony DCTRV250
Digital 8 Camcorder
Converts old Super8
to digital
20x Optical Zoom
USB Connection
Larger - heavier
• Price - $290
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Cameras
Logitech Pocket Digital
• 1.3 Megapixel
• 52 Pictures
• USB Connection
• 100+ pictures on
charge
• Price - $50
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Cameras
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Veo Observer
Ethernet ready
Pan & tilt
640 x 480 resolution
Record video or still
• Price - $180
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Cameras
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Dlink DCS900
Ethernet ready
640 x 480 resolution
Record video or still
Remote access
• Price - $120
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Cameras
Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000
• 1280 x 960 Resolution
• Quality picture
• Software – Motion
detector
• Price - $90
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Camera Software
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Visual Communicator
Video Presentations
Green Screen Effects
Superimpose on
background
Amazing Transitions
Cool Titles
• Price - $150 - $350
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Cameras Software
Virtual Tour Software
360 Degrees of Freedom
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Panoramic view
Image stitching
Hot links
Virtual Tours
3D Imaging
• Price - $49 - $300
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School
QX3 Microscope
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Formerly Intel
Very easy to use (K-6)
200X Magnification
Image manipulation
• Price - $50
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ProScope
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USN connection
Simple to use
50X Magnification
640 x 480 image
• Price - $210
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School
WizCom Quick-Link Pen
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Handheld Scanner
1000 Lines of text
8 Languages
Transfers to PC or
PDA
• Price - $120
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
School
WizCom Super Pen
• Same features as QuickLink Pen
• PLUS
– Translation
– Dictionary
• Problems???
• Price - $150
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
School
ReadPlease
• Reads text to
students
• Very easy to use
• www.readplease.com
• Price - FREE!
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Classroom Software
• MS Office
– Word
– PowerPoint
– Excel
• ReadPlease
• Inspiration
– Kidspiration
• Visual Communicator
• Interactive Software
– Abondonware
• Internet
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Pocket PC Software
PeaceMaker Pro
• Beam between platforms
– iPAQ
– Palm
• Beam Tasks, contacts, notes,
files
• www.handango.com
• Price - $15
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Pocket PC Software
Pocket Informant
• Outlook on Steroids!
• Dozens of ways of looking at:
– Calendar
– Contacts
– Tasks
• Color Schemes
• www.handango.com
• Price - $25
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Pocket PC Software
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Pocket Plus
(Battery Pack)
Close (X) will really close the
program!
Battery & screen monitor
Full screen Internet Explorer
Quickly launch programs
• www.handango.com
• Price - $10 ($20)
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Pocket PC Software
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Pocket DVD-Studio
Watch DVD Movies on
you Pocket PC
Simple process
Amazing Quality
From 100Mb to 500Mb
• www.handango.com
• Price - $32
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Pocket PC Software
MS Voice Command
• Place calls
– From contacts
– Dial number
• Start programs
• Check calendar
• No voice training
• www.handango.com
• Price - $40
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Pocket PC Software
PrintPocket CE
• Print directly to infrared
printer from PDA
• www.handango.com
• Price - $40
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Pocket PC Software
Pocket Controller Plus
• Control your PDA
from your computer
• www.handango.com
• Price - $26
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Printer
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HP Laserjet 1220
Laser print
Copier
Document feed scanner
1200 x 1200 dpi
15 pages per minute
• Price - $450
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Printer
Seiko Label Printer 200
• Custom labels
• Quick (8 seconds for
label)
• Easy – Smart capture
• Price - $190
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Printer
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Encad Chroma 24
Discontinued - Ebay
Affordable plotter/printer
Full color
Refillable ink cartridges
• Price ~ $400
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
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USB Tiny Cam
Quick/easy to hook up
Poor quality picture
Fun – cheap!
www.cyberguys.com
• Price - $10
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgets
WiFi Finder
• Detects WiFi Networks
– Press button
– Lights indicate signal
strength
– 802.11b and 802.11g
• Price - $25
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgets
Wireless Remote
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Keyspan PR-US2
USB interface
RF – 40 foot range
Laser pointer
PowerPoint - mouse
• Price - $50
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgets
USB Infra-red Adapter
• Wireless infra-red
connection computers
• Transfer info between:
– PDA
– Computers
– Phone
• Price - $30
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgets
USB Fan
• Cool gadget
• Rubber blade - safe
• www.cyberguys.com
• Price - $8
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Gadgets
USB Light
• Use computer
– Car (at night)
– Bed
• www.cyberguys.com
• Price - $8
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Gadgets
Multi-Pen
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PDA Stylus
Black Pen
Red Pen
Pencil
• www.cyberguys.com
• Price - $9
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgets
Binocular
Digital Camera
• 64 MB Memory
• 150 Pictures
• SD Memory Card
– 256 MB
• Price - $100
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Gadgets
USB Mug Warmer
• www.cyberguys.com
• Price - $17
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Gadgets
POWER
• Car
– 12V to 5V USB - $12
– 12V to 120V - $35
– 12V to Multi 12V - $9
• Home
– AC to 5V USB - $14
– AC/DC Travel Kit - $50
• www.cyberguys.com
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Gadgets
iGO Juice 70
• AC/DC Power Adapter
– Interchangeable Tips
• Laptop
• Phone
• PDA
– Auto-Air Connections
• Price - $75
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgets
Lighted USB Cables
• 3 ft, 6ft, 10ft
• Blue, Green,
Red, Clear
• www.cyberguys.com
• Price - $5 - $7
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Gadgets
Zip Link Cables
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USB
Firewire
Mouse
iPAQ, Palm, PDA
• www.cyberguys.com
• Price ~ $15
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Gadgets
Verbatim CDR
• 45 RPM Record
• 700 MB
• www.cyberguys.com
• Price - $1
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TiVo
Record 40 – 140 hrs
2 channel recording
Skip commercials
Instant replay
Slow motion
Price - $200 - $350
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Home
iRobot Roomba Vacuum
• Automatically cleans
floors
• Adjusts to flooring
• Cleans under furniture
• Virtual wall
• Price - $200
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Home
Wireless Driveway Monitor
• Announces visitors
• 400 foot range
• www.smarthome.com
• Price - $120 - $190
Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys
Home
X10 Controls - Wireless
• Automatically control
– Lights
– Appliances
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Timer
Remote
Computer
www.smarthome.com
• Price - $12 - $150
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Home
Cool Remote
Kameleon 8-in-1 Touchscreen
• Adapts to device
• Intelligent – one button control
• www.smarthome.com
• Price - $80
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Home
Wireless Transmitter
Powermid 8210
• Infrared remote works
through walls
• Transmit to one –
repeats signal
• www.smarthome.com
• Price - $55
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