Emerging Technologies

Robert Mayben: rmayben@bama.ua.edu

Introduction

1) The Technology in Motion Program (www.inservice.ua.edu/tim)

2) Summer Workshop Web Sites (www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/summerworkshops.html)

3) Workshop Web Site (www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/emtechsummer.htm)

AGENDA

1) Introduction (9:00 – 9:10)

2) Demonstration of the SmartBoard (9:10 – 9:25)

3) Instructions for EmTech Stations (9:25 – 9:30)

4) Hands-on Activities: 20 Minutes Each

Emerging Technology Stations:
1) Blogs & Wikis

2) Neos

3) Photo Story 3

4) Podcasting

5) PDAs

a. Round 1 (9:30 – 9:50)

b. Round 2 (9:50 – 10:10)

c. Round 3 (10:10 – 10:30)

d. Questions & Break (10:30 – 10:45)

e. Demo of Interwrite SchoolPad (10:45 – 10:55)

f. Round 4 (10:55 – 11:15)

g. Round 5 (11:15 – 11:35)

h. If you would like to play with any of the emerging technology toys after the workshop, I will be staying until at least 1 PM to run updates on the laptops.

5) Questions & Review Quiz Demonstration with CPS (11:35 – 12:00)

the Smart Board

What is a SMART Board?

The SMART Board interactive whiteboard turns your computer and projector into a powerful tool for teaching, collaborating and presenting. With a computer image projected onto the board, you can simply press on its large, touch-sensitive surface to access and control any application. Using a pen from the SMART Pen Tray, you can work naturally at the board to take notes and highlight important information. The cost of a SMART Board varies, but they usually start around $1500.

According to www.smarttech.com (SMART Board Home Page), you can use the SMART Board to:

Interact: Touch the board to control any computer application.

Create: Write notes, draw diagrams and illustrate ideas.

Focus: Highlight key information with electronic ink.

Capture: Save, print, or e-mail notes.

For more information and resource links for using the SMART Board in your class:

UA TiM SMART Board Basics Workshop Site: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/smart.htm

Georgia Perimeter College Training Handouts: www.gpc.edu/~training/handout.htm#smart

SMART Technologies Education Site: www.education.smarttech.com

Engaging Learners the SMART Board Way: www.eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard

SMART Board Grant Info: www.smarterkids.org

Google: “Smartboard Lessons” or “Ideas for using smartboard”

The Interwrite Schoolpad

What is an InterWrite SchoolPad?

The Interwrite SchoolPad is designed with the digital classroom in mind. This wireless pad gives the teacher the ability to teach from anywhere in the room. Teachers and students are able to use the pen like a mouse to write, draw, highlight, or click. The software includes numerous images and backgrounds to enhance presentations and lessons.

Interwrite SchoolPad Home: www.gtcocalcomp.com/interwriteschoolpad.htm

InterWrite Educator’s Resource Center: www.gtco.com/erc/index.htm

Tutorial & Ideas for Classroom Use: www.meade.k12.ky.us/trt/Interwrite/interwrite.htm

Classroom Performance Systems (cps)

What is a Classroom Performance System?

A Classroom Performance System (CPS) consists of hand-held interactive student response pads also called clickers. The interactivity of the CPS appeals to a new generation of learners, while the ease and aid in data collection appeals to a new generation of teachers. (www.pearsonncs.com/cps) The cost begins at $1495 for a system of 24 clickers.

Classroom Performance Systems Home: www.einstruction.com

Tutorial Links for Using the CPS: its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/cps.htm

CPS Training Videos: www.blueclickers.com

eInstruction Training Videos: www.einstruction.com>Training>CPS Training Video Series

Why Use infrared Response systems?

• Ask the questions in a variety of formats, including true or false, multiple choice or even numerical.

• Students respond uninhibitedly using the numeric keypad on their remote. Participation is received from every student, including those who are shy.

• Receive feedback immediately via an infrared signal from the remotes to the receiver.

• Instantly view the results and easily gauge your class' comprehension as a group, or by individual students, and adapt the lesson to fit your students' needs.

• ExamView Tests can be easily imported into the CPS.

Classroom Uses

• Streamline your grading. Your CPS results can be easily exported to Excel, Word, PDF, or the CPS Gradebook.

• Pass out a paper test and allow students to answer at their own pace. CPS' automated assessment feature lets students answer test questions at their own pace while keeping track of answers and grades behind the scenes.

• Provide a non-threatening environment allowing all students to participate, even shy ones.

• Give and grade objective pop quizzes

• Stimulate class discussion with subjective and objective questions using CPS’s ad hoc or formal question authoring capabilities built within CPS

• Give formal paper-based test with multiple versions of the test using CPS to grade the exam

• Take attendance

Station #1 Info: Blogs & Wikis

WHAT IS A BLOG? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

According to Blogger.com,

“A blog is an online personal diary. A daily pulpit. A collaborative space. A political soapbox. A breaking-news outlet. A collection of links. Your own private thoughts. Memos to the world.

Your blog is whatever you want it to be. There are millions of them, in all shapes and sizes, and there are no real rules.

In simple terms, a blog is a web site, where you write stuff on an ongoing basis. New stuff shows up at the top, so your visitors can read what's new. Then they comment on it or link to it or email you. Or not.

Since Blogger was launched, almost five years ago, blogs have reshaped the web, impacted politics, shaken up journalism, and enabled millions of people to have a voice and connect with others.”

What does a blog look like?

Math: http://verity7math.blogspot.com/

Science Teacher: http://msfrizzle.blogspot.com/

A History Teacher: http://www.ahistoryteacher.com/blog/

10th Grade Writing Project: http://blogs.writingproject.org/eastside2008/

The educational uses of blogs are endless. Some obvious benefits are:

Free Web Space
Discussion Boards
Homework Posting
Keep reflective journals on class topics
Create annotated web resources
Post drafts of papers for peer feedback
Brainstorm about class reports or projects
Maintain a list of news articles relevant to particular a topic

Other Resources:

UA TiM Blogging Workshop Site: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/summerblog.htm

The New Literacy-Blogging: http://www.resco.ca/blogging/

Edublogs: http://www.edublogs.org (free host)

Blogger.com: http://www.blogger.com (Free Host Maintained by Google)

WHAT IS A WIKI? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki

According to Computer-Using Educators (www.cue.org/why/wiki),

“Wikis are websites that can be quickly edited by any visitor. The term wiki comes from the Hawaiian word wiki wiki, meaning quick or fast, and if you can use a word-processor, you can edit a wiki. Most wikis allow a user to simply click an "edit" button in order to start editing the page just like any other document. Text can be added, changed, or deleted... as can pictures, audio, or even video. One visitor can post a new thought, which can then be improved upon by subsequent visitors. If a wiki is ever abused, used inappropriately, or vandalized, the next visitor can revert back to an earlier version of the page.”

Another good definition can be found at For Teachers New to Wikis.

Where can I see examples of wikis?

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org

Wiki about Wikis in the K-12 Classroom: wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Wiki_in_a_K-12_classroom

Bud the Teacher’s Wiki: http://www.budtheteacher.com/wiki

Other Wiki Resources:

Get Wild About Wikis: www.education-world.com/a_tech/sites/sites079.shtml

K-12 Wiki Resources: teachwtech.blogspot.com/2006/03/k-12-wiki-resources.html

Where can I create my own wiki?

Wikispaces: www.wikispaces.com

Comparison of Wiki Hosts:
http://pascal.vanhecke.info/2005/10/30/free-hosted-wikis-comparison-of-wiki-farms

Blog & Wiki Notes/Questions:

Station #1 Activity: Creating your own Blog

1) Go to www.blogger.com.

2) Click the orange arrow that says CREATE YOUR BLOG NOW.

3) Fill in the required information and then click continue. Write these in the blanks below so you won’t forget.

a. User Name: ____________________________________

b. Password: _____________________________________

4) Name your blog and give it an address (This is how people can see your blog), and then type in the word verification and click continue. Write these down in the blanks below:

a. Blog Title: _____________________________________

b. Blog Address: http://_____________________________.blogspot.com

5) Choose a template and click continue.

6) Once your blog has been created, click the orange arrow that says start posting.

7) Make your first post by giving it a title and then type whatever you would like in the text box. When you are finished, click Publish Post.

8) When it is finished posting, click View Blog.

9) To return to post again, click on the orange B in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

10)On the next page, known as the dashboard, you click the green plus sign to post again.

11)If you would like to change the settings, click the blue gear.
(If time permits, peruse the settings. You can change the template of what your blog looks like by clicking on the template tab. You can change the time zone by clicking on the Settings tab and then Formatting.)

12)After posting you comment, share your address with a partner, and allow them to make a comment on your blog.

13)To post a comment, locate a blog, find a post, and under it will be a link with the number of comments posted. Click on this link.

14)Type your comment in the text box, and then click Login and Publish. If you are already logged in, it will be posted. If you are not logged in, it will ask for your username and password.

15)To view your comment, click on the title of the blog at the top, and it will show the number of added comments. If it does not change, click the refresh button on your browser.

16)To return to your blog in the future, go to www.blogger.com, and use your username and password to sign in. It will take you back to the dashboard to post.

Station #2 Info: AlphaSmart Neo

What is a NEO?

According to AlphaSmart.com:

“Designed specifically for schools, Neo is the affordable, portable, easy-to-use laptop that helps teachers improve students’ basic skills. Its full-sized keyboard and large LCD screen make Neo ideal for writing, keyboarding, and quizzing. With Neo, students can enjoy working anywhere and at their own pace, engaging them in the process of learning and motivating them to learn more.”

Features & Benefits:

Easy to use. Just turn Neo on and go. It is as simple to use as a basic calculator. One-touch file access and autosave eliminate startup delays and accidental data loss.

Teacher friendly. Neo integrates seamlessly into the classroom without requiring IT support. Teachers can control student access to programs and selected functions. They are also able to easily transfer an entire class of student assignments to any Macintosh or Windows computer and review it at their convenience.

Focused on learning. Neo includes versatile learning software for developing writing, keyboarding, and quizzing skills. Unlike traditional laptops, Neo purposely does not include Internet capabilities. Students stay on task without Internet distractions — Web surfing, online games, or instant messaging.

Affordable. Neo costs approximately one-fourth the price of traditional laptops and requires little maintenance. Neo’s low power requirements mean extraordinary battery life — up to 700 hours — and more cost-effective operation.

Ultra-portable and rugged. It weighs only two pounds and fits easily into a student’s backpack. Neo stands up to everyday wear and tear, even if accidentally dropped.

Lesson Ideas for the NEO:

AlphaSmart’s K-12 Solutions Site: www2.alphasmart.com/k12/solutions/index.html

Lubbock Schools Lesson Plans: www.lubbockisd.org/r2/AlphaSmart.htm

Activity: Getting to Know Neo (See Activity 16 on the next page)

Note: To access the calculator, press the Applets Key. Also, take a look at the refererence sheet on the back of the NEO.

Station #3 Info: Photo Story 3-powerpoint’s replacement?

1) What is Photo Story 3?

Photo Story 3 is a free and easy to use program from Microsoft that enables users to create compelling slide shows from digital images. Its features enable you to create a slideshow with your digital pictures, edit your pictures, create your story with original music, add narration, and share them. Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 are required for this program.

Watch “What is a photo-movie?” on the site below: www.bteducation.org/img/lib/dialogics/PhotoMovie/index.html

2) Where do I get Photo Story 3? www.microsoft.com/photostory

3) Where can I see more samples of Photo Story 3 projects?

Northridge High School Home Page: www.nhs.tusc.k12.al.us

My Scotland Photo Story: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/scotland7.wmv

Providence College Video Creation Site: itdp.providence.edu/Help/Video.htm#PSSamples

Photo Story 3 Demo Files: www.greece.k12.ny.us/task/photostory/ps3demos.htm

Google Video: video.google.com (search for Photo Story 3)

4) Where can I find more information about Photo Story 3?

UA TiM Photo Story 3 Resources: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/photo3.htm

Mark Coffman’s WindowsPhotoStory.Com: www.windowsphotostory.com

Microsoft Learning Suite: www.microsoft.com/emea/education/learningsuite/schools/createandinspire/photostory.mspx

Printable Step-By-Step Tutorial: www.jakesonline.org/photostory.pdf

Photo Story 3 Possible Uses for English: tre.ngfl.gov.uk/uploads/materials/22434/Photo_Story_3_summary_of_applications.doc

Station #3 Activity: Creating a Short Photo Story

1) Locate Photo Story 3 on the Desktop, and double click to open it.

2) Select Begin a New Story then click Next.

3) Click Import Pictures.

4) Locate the folder named Emtech and click on it.

5) There will be 4 photos. Hold down the SHIFT Key and click on the first one and then the last one to select all 4 photos. Click OK.

6) Click on your first photo at the bottom and then click NEXT.

7) Add a title to each picture by clicking in the <Type Text…> box. You can edit the font by clicking on the “A” above the text box. You can change the location by using the alignment buttons above the text box. When you have added a title to a picture, click on the next picture to add the title to it.

8) After adding a title to each picture, click NEXT at the bottom.

9) In the Narrate Your Pictures and Customize Motion window, you can set slide transitions, change movement of the pictures, and narrate the photo. For the sake of time in today’s workshop, we will skip this step. However, Photo Story 3 will automatically create motion for your photo movie.

10)After you have read step 9, click NEXT at the bottom.

11)In the Add Background Music window, be sure you are on your first picture at the bottom, and then click CREATE MUSIC.

12)Select from the numerous genres, and when you have the music that you like, click OK.

13)Notice the color and title of the music above your photos now. Click NEXT at the bottom.

14)On the Save Your Story Window, Click BROWSE, and change the file name to your first name and then click SAVE.

15)When it returns to the SAVE YOUR STORY window, click NEXT.

16)Wait while your movie is generated, after it is finished building, click VIEW YOUR STORY.

17)Click Exit to close Photo Story 3. If it asks you to save your project, click NO. If you were doing your own, you would want to click YES to save. Photo Story actually creates 2 files, the movie file (.wmv) which you can watch, and the project file (.wp3) which you can edit. They are usually saved in the MY VIDEOS folder, but you can save them anywhere on your computer.

18)This is just a taste of Photo Story 3. Download it at home or school and have fun!

Station #4 Info: podcasting

What is a podcast?

According to the Education Podcast Network (http://epnweb.org):

• Podcasting is essentially radio programming that can be produced with a standard computer, microphone, free software, and a web site for posting your programming.

• Podcasting can be listened to with any computer connected to the Internet and able to play standard MP3 audio files.

• The word podcast is a combination of the words I-Pod and Broadcast.

• In other words, a Podcast is just like a radio broadcast, but over the internet.

• Podcasting from K-12 Handhelds is an excellent overview of Podcasting for educators:

http://www.k12handhelds.com/podcasting.php

• Another excellent Podcast resource is Classroom Audio Podcasting:

http://www.wtvi.com/TEKS/05_06_articles/classroom-audio-podcasting.html

Do I need an i-pod to podcast?

• NO! Any computer or MP3 player can be used to listen to podcasts.

What do I need to create a podcast:

• Microphone

• Digital recorder or computer

• Internet Access

• Audio-editing software (http://audacity.sourceforge.net) - Free Version

• Royalty-free music or sounds

Steps in creating a podcast from Shedding light on Podcasting in the Classroom:

• Record your podcast

• Move the audio file into an audio editor

• Add the introduction and endings

• Save file as an MP3 file

• Mount on a Web site

• Create your podcast newsfeed (blog site)

• Register your podcast (feedburner.com)

• Add your podcast to directories (i-Tunes, EPN)

Kathy Schrock: http://kathyschrock.net/podcasting/podcasting.mht

Educational Uses of Podcasting from the Apple Podcast Creation Guide:

• District updates or announcements for parents and community

• Recorded classes for homebound students

• Faculty lectures

• Interviews

• Synchronized slideshows

• Music education

• Sharing of instructional methods by master teachers

• Sharing of other professional development resources

• Broadcasting student audio plays or other productions

• Foreign language practice

• Student poetry projects

• Sound-seeing tours

• Audiobooks or supplemental textbook materials

Where can I find examples of podcasts?

• I-Tunes: The newest version of iTunes (6.0) has a built-in podcast directory. After launching iTunes, click the Podcasts icon in the Source panel. The categories are listed on the bottom-left of the screen.You can also perform a search. iTunes is free software for Windows and Macintosh.

• EPN: http://epnweb.org

• Who’s Using Podcasts: www.podcastforteachers.org/Who%27sUsingPodcastingInEducationAndHow.htm

• Podcasting in Education: http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~magps/boylit/Podcasting%20in%20Education

• Podcast Directory: http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/index.php

• Yahoo! Podcasts: http://podcasts.yahoo.com

Station #4 activity: downloading a podcast

1) Select one of the resources for podcast examples in the previous section.

2) Follow the directions for downloading at the site. Some will just require that you click on an icon. Others you will have to right click and select save target as.

3) After you have downloaded the podcast into the My Documents folder, double click on it to listen. You may not have time to listen to the entire podcast.

4) If you are using I-Tunes, follow these steps:

a. Open I-Tunes

b. Click on Music Store in the left hand column.

c. Click on Podcasts in the next column to the right.

d. Click on one of the topics in the middle or search for a topic in the Search All Podcast Box.

e. Click on the Title Box or the Arrow Next to the title to see all of the podcasts from your selection.

f. If it is a free download, click Get Episode. (You can also subscribe, but for this workshop, we will only download.)

g. After the download finishes, double click on the title to play the podcast.

Station #5: PDAs

What is a PDA?

PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) are handheld computers that originally were designed as personal organizers, and they do this really well. The basic features of any PDA are a date book, address book, task list, and memo pad.

PDA Vocabulary: www.intel.com/education/handhelds/Intro_to_HH.htm

Teaching with Handhelds: www.intel.com/education/handhelds/teaching_with_HH.htm

Power in the Palm of Your Hand: http://kathyschrock.net/power

Helpful Web Sites: www.palm.com/us/education/resourcelibrary/helpfulsites.epl

101 Uses for Handheld Computers: www.k12handhelds.com/101list.php

K-12 Handhelds: www.k12handhelds.com

Handhelds in Education: www.tribeam.com/educator.html

Station #5 Activity: PDAs

I will guide you through the basic functions of the Palm Tungsten C in this activity.

Notes/Questions: