Sylvia Hicks, ITRT

CMS TrainingMiles Jones Elementary School

September 27 & 29, 2010

• are we getting these tools?

•  Why Are We Here?–Grant requirement–Selected Time–Required Staff Development(Stipend and recertification points)

• The CMS can be used to increase visualization of your messages by clearly projecting them live on a large screen.

• It virtually eliminates the need for copies or transparencies by projecting the original document or book page in a single location as the class follows along. Go Green!

• The CMS consists of multifaceted visual tools, designed to enhance virtually any presentation

in a variety of environments.

about CMSClassroom Multimedia Station

How are we getting these tools? 

Title II-D Grant Money(Technology)

Part of ARRA Funding(stimulus money!) 

Software Included 

LanDesk-The RPS security, remote, and firewall software (you do not access this) Microsoft Office Pro Plus ---> Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher CompuTrace- Anti-theft software installed to keep track of laptops.  If it is removed from its cart, it can be tracked!  

 

CompuTrace = Lo Jack

Lo FYI:Jacking works just like it does on a car!

FYI: When a laptop disappears from the network for two weeks a beacon will be sent to ICTS, and they will be prompted to track it!

When a laptop is reported missing or stolen, ICTS can set off a beacon to assist in locating it! Will be on all laptops purchased for RPS, not just these!

 Who will receive the Carts?

3rd,  4th, &  5th Grade Team Leaders

 Where will they be

housed? In the classroom

of the Grade Level Chairperson 

Two (2) hours trainings reguried prior to release of

carts

What does it mean for me?

You will…

learn practical uses of the CMSreview maintenance / storage CMScreate a simple lesson using CMSget hands-on “experience” with CMSpresent a lesson using CMS

Training Objectives

4:15 –

4:30--

4:45

5:00

5:15

5:30

5:45 -

6:00--

About CMS

the HooK-uP

How CMS Works

the LCD Projector

The Document Camera

the Laptop

Practical applications --

C.O.W. forms, lesson plan options

Homework: Lesson planning

The CMS includes a Laptop, Document Camera, LCD Projector, Cart and locks to secure the items.

Want a pair of speakers for your CMS?

Your Ticket

3 ways I will be using the CMS right NOW: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Practical Uses in the Classroom

(Mark's lesson here)

BrainpopLife Cycle for Frogs

http://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/amphibians/

Practical Uses in the Classroom

(Marci's videostreaming application here)

Practical Uses in the Classroom

(Tracey List of Uses)

• Connects to SmartBoards• Connects to Microscopes• Displaying documents• Displaying 3-D objects• Displaying live microscopic objects• Demonstrating science labs• Teaching keystrokes on an instrument• Displaying a calculator• Displaying artifacts

Epson Powerlite 83+ LCD Projector

Getting Started -- Data Projector

What else can go wrong?• Filter needs cleaning.  Easy to do -- ask ITRT if not

sure.  Message should go away after cleaning occurs.  If not, can STILL use projector....

• Hooking it up: Easy Tip: you want your images to go OUT of your laptop and IN to the projector so always make sure it hooked to the Video In port.

• Focusing • Keystoning

Getting Started -- Data Projector

Things to remember:• Bulbs are good for X number of hours -- have it on

ONLY when you are using it.• Bulbs are COSTLY -- around $300 each.• Bulbs can be "blown" simply by roughly bumping cart

so be sensitive to extreme handling while projector is on.

Avermedia AF300 Document Camera

• Make sure you have all parts to include power cords, VGA cord, and Video Pass Through cord

• Connect the Document Camera to the LCD Projector using the VGA cord

• Connect the Document Camera to the Laptop using the Video Pass Through cord

• Power up

• Camera Button• PC Button• Zoom Button• Auto Focus Button• Arrow Buttons• Capture Delete Button• Playback Button• Effects Button• Freeze Button• Timer

• You can save up to 80 images on the Document Camera

• You can connect the Document Camera to the Laptop with a USB cord and download images from the Document Camera to the Laptop

• Compatible with MAC and PC

Why are we getting these tools?

 

In order to increase academic success, we must move our

teaching into the 21st Century by integrating technology.HP 6739b Laptop

• Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher

• LanDesk is the RPS security, remote and firewall software

• CompuTrace  is the RPS "alarm" system o If the laptop is removed from the cart it is trackedo If the laptop is removed from the network it sets off an alarm to

be tracked

Getting Started - The Laptop

2-Tier Balt Proview Projector CartCables, Locks & C.O.W. Usage Sheet

RPS Portal page and other sites

Myitrt.pbworks.com