To get my plan rolling in the right direction, I first need to do more reading on what is available on portable digital tools. I want to be sure which equipment is grade appropriate and can the students benefit from the experience. When I have made my decision, I will create my "wish list" and present it to one of our school sponsors. For my other goal, I am investigating when our mobile laptop cart is available for use.
For more information on laptop use, I will be communicating with our technology team for direction and advice. I will also talk to a company representative on which hand held devices are best for our science students.
The first steps that I have taken so far involve scheduling of the laptop computers. Not only am I competing with other classroom teachers for the equipment, but also administrative use in training teachers. I am also working with one of our technology specialists on setting up a plan for student blogging and reflection.
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ReplyDeleteOur district just did a computer refresh for all the schools. Our tech committee is trying to decide what to do with our old lab tops and the thought of a mobile laptop cart was mentioned. I realize you are just in the process of scheduling it but can you let me know a little bit about your mobile cart? Is your school wireless or do you have to deal with wires? Is the cart typically used for word processing or other projects. I know this is outside of the GAME plan but it would be nice to get another prospective on the cart.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a wise idea to contact your technology specialists they have a wealth of information. If I was making a wish list for digital tools I think at the top would be digital cameras with video capability. The other item would be head sets with mics. Both of these items seem to be a most for a lot of the software we have at our school. What type of project are thinking about doing with the digital tools?
Good Luck and I look forward to reading more about your project.
Dawn Bell