2. Technology in the Classroom Arnar Sigurjónsson October 14th, 2005

3. Arnar Sigurjónsson2 Background  Iceland University of Education 2001-2004  Classroom teacher, ages 11-15  Subject: Mathematics, physics and chemistry

4. Arnar Sigurjónsson3 Technology in the classroom  What kind of technology? Working with computers Working with computers Video making Video making

5. Arnar Sigurjónsson4 Working with computers  Endless possibilities e.g.: Powerpoint presentation Powerpoint presentation Sound sculpture Sound sculpture Radio program Radio program

6. 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

7. Arnar Sigurjónsson6 The Icelandic language  Play a sample

8. Arnar Sigurjónsson7 Sound sculpture  Play a sample

9. 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

10. Arnar Sigurjónsson9 Video making II  Most PC-computer with Windows XP are equipped with “Window Movie Maker”

11. Arnar Sigurjónsson10 What kind of video?  Documentary  Interviews  Movie  Video sculpture

12. Arnar Sigurjónsson11 Demo  Demo from a documentary that was made by 12-13 years old students in Laugalækjarskoli (8th grade)