Technology for a More Productive Classroom George Rietz Battle Ground Academy T.A.I.S. November 8, 2004

Do ALL the links work? *Certain copyrighted materials, as well as my own lesson plans and materials, were displayed as examples during the presentation but will not be distributed on the internet.

Topics I. Introduction II. Electronic Lesson Plans III. Interactive PowerPoint IV. Class Webpages V. Writing Errors Log VI. Classroom Hardware

Introduction: Is More Technology Worth the Hassle? A. Use what you have. B. Weigh costs vs. benefits. C. Know and consider your own values and objectives. D. Ask about your school’s plans.

Electronic Lesson Plans A. Demonstration B. Benefits C. Costs for more information:

Electronic Lesson Plans A. Demonstration B. Benefits 1. One-stop organization 2. Easier projection and replanning 3. Convenience for make-up work 4. Increasing efficiency in planning C. Costs

Electronic Lesson Plans A. Demonstration B. Benefits C. Costs 1. Learning curve for software 2. One year of retooling

Interactive PowerPoint A. Quick Daily Quizzes B. Whiteboard Drills C. Correcting or Close Reading D. Gregorian Karaoke? E. Review Games

Interactive PowerPoint B. Whiteboard Drills 1. Sextus vexat servum.

Interactive PowerPoint B. Whiteboard Drills (Student diagrams sentence.)

Interactive PowerPoint C. Correcting/Close Reading Examples: Reviewing a Translation Discussing a Literary Passage Correcting a Worksheet Note: These examples include copyrighted materials, so they won’t appear on the internet presentation.

Interactive PowerPoint D. Karaoke ??

Interactive PowerPoint E. Review Games

Class Webpages A. Demonstrations B. Benefits C. Time Costs D. Resources

Class Webpages A. Demonstration B. Benefits 1. Stop reinventing the wheel. 2. Stop recopying materials. 3. Organize materials for home use. 4. Streamline communication with parents and tutors. C. Time Costs

Class Webpages 4. Streamline communication with parents and tutors.

Class Webpages 4. Streamline communication with parents and tutors.

Class Webpages Creating an Signature in Microsoft Outlook

Class Webpages A. Demonstration B. Benefits are many. C. Time costs vary. Decide: 1. What are my objectives? 2. How picky am I about design? 3. How often will I update? D. Resources

Class Webpages D. Resources 1. For computerphobes: Use Word (Save as webpage.) or other software. 2. For geeks-in-training: Htmlgoodies Dynamic Drive

Writing Errors Log A. Goal: Maximize student learning from mistakes. B. Demonstration C. Benefits D. Costs

Writing Errors Log A. Goal: Maximize student learning from mistakes. B. Demonstration C. Benefits 1. Built-in explanations 2. Faster checking of corrections 3. Automatic analysis 4. Conference tool D. Costs

Writing Errors Log A. Goals: Maximize student learning from mistakes. B. Demonstration C. Benefits D. Costs: steep learning curve for first-time users

Classroom Hardware A. Remote Controls B. LCD Projectors C. Smart Boards D. Tablet PCs E. Scanners & Document Cameras F. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware A. Remote Controls 1. Objective: Manage your class, not your computer. 2. IR and RF remotesremotes 3. Wireless Mice & KeyboardsMice & Keyboards B. LCD Projectors C. Smart Boards D. Tablet PCs E. Scanners & Document Cameras F. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware D. Tablet PCs Tablet PCs 1. Wireless technology combines best features of notebook PCs, remotes and smart boards. 2. Draw, sketch, or diagram on screen. 3. Project video, access files or internet, and print wirelessly. 4. Keyboard is truly optional. E. Scanners & Document Cameras F. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware E. Scanners & Document Cameras 1. Scanners Scanners 2. Document Cameras Document Cameras F. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware F. Personal Technology 1. USB (Flash Memory) Drives USB (Flash Memory) Drives 2. PDAs / Handhelds PDAs / Handhelds

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real! A. Objective: portable, quickly accessible information B. Concept C. Uses D. Costs

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real! A. Objective: portable, quickly accessible information

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real! B. Concept

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real! C. Uses 1. Calendar 2. Agenda 3. Clock 4. Alarm

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real! C. Uses 5. Word 6. Excel 7. PowerPoint (with Documents to Go )Documents to Go

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real! C. Uses 8. Notepad

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real! D. Costs 1. All-in-one: 8mb B&W, $ Mini notebook: 32mb, color, $200 Don’t pay these prices unless Documents to Go or some other Office-compatible software is included! Documents to Go