Ch. 8 StudyCast SarahBeth Walker

Software Selection  Software does the critical work in the classroom.  Mindtools  Support for conversation/community learning  Tutorials

Hardware Selection: 3 categories  Existing hardware that will address your need without any modifications  Existing hardware that will address your need after modifications  New hardware that is selected specifically to address the need

Selecting Digital Resources & Technologies  Set Goal for Technology Use  Specify Requirements  Locate Resources  Read Reviews & Recommendations

Evaluate Technology  Secure a Review Copy  Establish Criteria for review  Content  Free of bias & stereotypes  Goals & standards  Intended audience  Instructional approach  Product quality and ease of use  Documentation  User support  Teacher support  Equipment needs & compatibility  Cost  Preview the Technology

2 common categories of quick, freely downloadable software:  Shareware: allows you to preview the software for a limited time, but then requires purchase, usually at a minimal cost.  Freeware: No cost, but may be copyright protected.

Spyware  Sometimes found in freeware

Open-source software  Free software that allows users to access and modify the underlying code (anyone can download and contribute to ongoing development).

The Troubleshooting Model  Isolate the Problem  Identify the Best Solution  Apply a Solution and Check Your Results  Repeat, if Necessary.

Hardware Maintenance  Routine Servicing  Repairing  Replacing consumables  Adding Components

Software Maintenance  Installing New Software  Reinstalling & Updating Current Software  File Maintenance – deleting, organizing, and archiving  Cookies- internet files that might or might not be considered temporary.  Safeguarding Software  Virus- computer program that executes and replicates itself and, in the process, has the potential to cause major problems on your computer.

Technical Assistance  Cleaning, dusting, supervising,…