New TechnologiesNew Technologies

focus groupfocus group

December 9, 2008

Are you committed?Are you committed?This focus group will meet twice This focus group will meet twice

a month for an hour (3:30a month for an hour (3:30--4:30) until June 2009.4:30) until June 2009.

The group will be comprised of discussion,The group will be comprised of discussion,

show and tell and participation in a blogshow and tell and participation in a blog

community (community (http://summitfocusgroup.blogspot.comhttp://summitfocusgroup.blogspot.com).).

During this six month period you will focus on implementing oneDuring this six month period you will focus on implementing one

technology into your classroom.technology into your classroom.

Pilot students will also help us to determine if the technology Pilot students will also help us to determine if the technology is is

assisting our students in their everyday lives.assisting our students in their everyday lives.

BONUSBONUS--participates will receive a monetary stipend for their participates will receive a monetary stipend for their

participation in this group.participation in this group.

Choosing a technologyChoosing a technology

�� Is the technology (software program, equipment, Is the technology (software program, equipment,

etc.) supported by research?etc.) supported by research?

�� What barriers do you foresee in making this What barriers do you foresee in making this

technology effective?technology effective?

�� What support will you need?What support will you need?

Spend 5 minutes writing down your ideasSpend 5 minutes writing down your ideas

ImplementingImplementing�� Create lesson plans that center around the technology.Create lesson plans that center around the technology.

�� Keep data on this technology.Keep data on this technology.

�� If necessary, the technology need only be used for one If necessary, the technology need only be used for one or two studentsor two students--dondon’’t overwhelm yourself!t overwhelm yourself!

�� Keep notes of how things are going on the blog.Keep notes of how things are going on the blog.

�� Come to the monthly focus groups ready to discuss your Come to the monthly focus groups ready to discuss your progress and or lack of progress.progress and or lack of progress.

Possibilities for focus groupPossibilities for focus group

�� DT trainersDT trainers

�� EdmarkEdmark softwaresoftware

�� Laureate softwareLaureate software

�� Classroom webpage (they are free!)Classroom webpage (they are free!)

�� EarobicsEarobics softwaresoftware

�� KidspirationKidspiration

�� Video modeling Video modeling

�� Using one of SummitUsing one of Summit’’s new technologiess new technologies

�� Purchasing a new technology Purchasing a new technology ((SMARTboardSMARTboard))--if money is availableif money is available

Pilot groupPilot group

�� 55--10 students10 students

Assess what technology is recommended for each Assess what technology is recommended for each

students. students.

What technology skills does the student possess What technology skills does the student possess

(i.e. can he/she use a mouse, etc.)?(i.e. can he/she use a mouse, etc.)?

Do they use technology for vocational and/or Do they use technology for vocational and/or

recreational use?recreational use?

New Technologies New Technologies

�� NanoNano ipodsipods

�� Nintendo Nintendo wiiswiis

�� Palm pilotsPalm pilots

NanoNano iPodsiPods

�� Capabilities include listening to podcasts, Capabilities include listening to podcasts,

viewing videos and photos, uploading viewing videos and photos, uploading

PowerPointsPowerPoints and music. and music.

��Music can be added from a CD, iTunes or Music can be added from a CD, iTunes or

the Internet.the Internet.

�� There are a number of websites that offer There are a number of websites that offer

free stories (free stories (storynorystorynory, , justonemorebookjustonemorebook, ,

etc.)etc.)

Possible usesPossible uses

�� Listening to storiesListening to stories

��Watching videosWatching videos

��Watching a social storyWatching a social story

�� Voice recordingVoice recording

�� Activity schedulingActivity scheduling

�� RelaxationRelaxation--listening to musiclistening to music

How to use the iPodHow to use the iPod

Watch this video:

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/tutorials/pla

y.html to learn how the iPod works.

Checking out an iPodChecking out an iPod

�� iPods should be checked out under the teacheriPods should be checked out under the teacher’’s name. s name. Every 60 days the iPods need to be reEvery 60 days the iPods need to be re--checked out.checked out.

�� Any new item that is needed on the iPod will be Any new item that is needed on the iPod will be uploaded by Sarah Albanese.uploaded by Sarah Albanese.

�� At the end of the day the iPods should be kept in a At the end of the day the iPods should be kept in a locked drawer or cabinet.locked drawer or cabinet.

�� The contents of the iPod will be erased when itThe contents of the iPod will be erased when it’’s s returned.returned.

Nintendo Nintendo wiiswiis

�� Capabilities include playing a variety of Capabilities include playing a variety of

games (games (wiiwii fit, sport, music, etc.)fit, sport, music, etc.)

�� Connecting to the Internet for access to Connecting to the Internet for access to

the the wiiwii forecast and news channels.forecast and news channels.

Possible usesPossible uses

�� Playing gamesPlaying games

�� CompetitionCompetition

�� Encouraging exerciseEncouraging exercise

�� Educational reinforcement (i.e. music, Educational reinforcement (i.e. music,

science, math etc.science, math etc.

Checking out a Checking out a wiiwii

��WiisWiis are to be checked out through the are to be checked out through the

media center. They MUST be returned the media center. They MUST be returned the

same day that they are checked out!same day that they are checked out!

�� A portable television is available for use A portable television is available for use

with the with the wiiswiis. .

Palm PilotsPalm Pilots

�� Activity schedules can be created using Activity schedules can be created using

the palm pilot.the palm pilot.

�� Allows one to watch videos.Allows one to watch videos.

�� You can download Microsoft office, excel You can download Microsoft office, excel

and PowerPoint.and PowerPoint.

LetLet’’s get started!s get started!

The possibilities are endless

Between now and

the next meeting

(December 18th @

3:30) brain storm a

technology you want

to use.

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