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New Classroom Technology Use

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Coloma Community SchoolsIn-service21 March 2014

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New Classroom Technology

• Wall controls• Your desktop computer and projector• Interactive Projector and White Board• Microphone• Document Camera• Misc

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Wall Controls

• On and off– Can get sound without projection

• Wall volume controls only works when on• Select input

– PC– HDMI– Video (you can hook up other stuff)

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Your desktop computer & projector

• Aspect Ratio– Projector is 16:10– Monitor is 16:9

• How to zoom in and out on web site– <ctrl> + mouse scroll

• How to select what shows – <windows> + p– Four modes …. Stay with duplicate mostly

• Sound from computer– Two outputs and volume

• Can play DVD’s in computer

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Interactive Projector and White Board

• White board will hold magnets• How to calibrate the pens• Overview of interactive tools

– Focus attention with interactive tools

• You can use interactive tools without input• Web site for interactive learning/practice• Battery charging in pairs• Pen Holder

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Microphone

• Charger• Infrared • Receiver is on your ceiling• Will work in any classroom with receiver

– Pay attention to line of site

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Document Camera

• Video Resolution – do not go too high• You can snap pictures or record video as well• Changing Orientation• Zooming• Stay with the same USB Port

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Misc• Update on File Servers• What is next

– Better coverage in CHS– Better coverage in gym

• Exploring student devices• Technology Readiness Grants (TRIG)

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Let’s Try It

• Interactive White Board

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Additional Resources• Overall demo of hovercam

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78WRq34wOo8

• Video mode– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Vlanr7x0w

• Demo for Math Class– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=988c30y2ah8

• Hovercam web site– http://www.thehovercam.com/support

• Evernote and HoverCam– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh5oKam7L38

• Google, Teachertube.com, Youtube.com

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