Technology in the Classroom Arnar Sigurjónsson October 14th, 2005
Arnar Sigurjónsson2 Background Iceland University of Education Classroom teacher, ages Subject: Mathematics, physics and chemistry
Arnar Sigurjónsson3 Technology in the classroom What kind of technology? Working with computers Working with computers Video making Video making
Arnar Sigurjónsson4 Working with computers Endless possibilities e.g.: Powerpoint presentation Powerpoint presentation Sound sculpture Sound sculpture Radio program Radio program
Arnar Sigurjónsson 5 How hot is the Sun? 15 million degrees Celsius 27 million degrees Fahrenheit Magnifying glass This makes the light very bright and the heat is so hot it could start a fire
Arnar Sigurjónsson6 The Icelandic language Play a sample
Arnar Sigurjónsson7 Sound sculpture Play a sample
Arnar Sigurjónsson8 Video making I What do you need? Video Camera Mini DV cassette Mini DV cassette Microphone Video Camera with “MIC IN” plug Video Camera with “MIC IN” plug Computer
Arnar Sigurjónsson9 Video making II Most PC-computer with Windows XP are equipped with “Window Movie Maker”
Arnar Sigurjónsson10 What kind of video? Documentary Interviews Movie Video sculpture
Arnar Sigurjónsson11 Demo Demo from a documentary that was made by years old students in Laugalækjarskoli (8th grade)