Digital Technologies in the Classroom Chapter 4

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Digital Technologies in the ClassroomChapter 4

• By
• Raquel S. Cummings

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This Chapter Addresses

• Technology operations and concepts
• Planning and designing learning environments
• Teaching / learning and the curriculum

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Computers have changed inside and outside the
classroom
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When you think of digital technology
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Input Devices helpful to Teachers and Students

• Graphics Tablets
• Microphones
• Palm Pilots (Pen Input Device)
• Digital Tablets
• Touch Screens
• Video-to-Digital Input
• Electronic Whiteboards (would be neat to have)

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Output Devices Helpful to Teachers and Students

• Data Projection Units
• LCD Screens
• Data Projectors
• Scan Converters
• You probably arent as familiar with some of
  these because most districts do not have the
  funds to buy them, or they allot the funds for
  other things

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Emerging Digital Technologies for the Classroom

• Wireless Devices (Cellphones, beepers)
• Handheld Computers (PDA, Palms)
• E-Books
• Voice Activated devices
• Portable Storage (Flash, Thumb Drives)

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Computer System Enhancements

• Laptops
• Storage and memory Teachers could store more
  but school budgets determine storage size.

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Virtual Environments

• Hardware and Software together to create a
  digital environment which one can interact.

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A Good Example of a VR Simulation

• Disney's Hot Shot Business

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From Hardware to Software

• Software supports instructional and
  administrative tasks

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What If.?

• You had 20,000 in grant money to add technology
  to your classrooms. What items would you
  add?..........

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What I Would Add

• I would add new students (the good kind). ?
• E-books
• Hand-held computers
• Updated Software

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Questions from Chapter 4

• What is a digital camera?
• It is a traditional camera that does not use
  light sensitive films. All memory is stored on a
  memory card or disks
• What is a PDA or Personal Digital Assistant?
• Portable computing device that can recognize
  handwritten notes, and translate them into a word
  processed document.
• What is Virtual Reality?
• Combination of hardware and software that
  together can create a digital environment with
  which to interact.