Setting up Classroom for 2.0!

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Permalink Reply by Kev on February 28, 2009 at 1:35pm

Definitely a wireless network. I'd also go for a second project personally. Could easily get by with 7 digi cams.

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Permalink Reply by Steve O'Connor on February 28, 2009 at 1:57pm

I think you should very seriously consider a shared server account on a web host on which you could host student blogs and other cool open source Web 2.0 tools. You could host your own blogs, wikis, and other great tools for about $100/yr. It is much easier than you have ever dreamed!

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Epps on March 1, 2009 at 1:48am

Three thoughts:
-You don't mention a projector/beamer or interactive white board - Something to share the screen with the whole class.
-Maybe some paid accounts, like a Flickr Pro (25 US$) and Voicethread for Education.
-Save some money for replacement toner cartridges for the printer. We spend about 2000 US$ a school year on color toner! (9 classes of 24 students)

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Permalink Reply by David Ashby on April 21, 2009 at 10:10am

I totaly agree with this. I would suggest the Interwrite Mobi slate for your interactive whiteboard. They are about $400 and worth every penny. Not to mention they work great with the EInstruction CPS clickers. No need wasting $2000 on a "Smart Board."

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Permalink Reply by Christina on March 1, 2009 at 8:56am

Question to Kev- what do you by "second project" that you refer to in the preceding post? Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Christina on March 1, 2009 at 8:58am

Question to Steve- can you recommend some webhosting sites? Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Steve O'Connor on March 1, 2009 at 9:01am

I have had good experiences with Hostgator. That is not to say there aren't other good choices (and there are plenty of bad choices). I think they have the right mix of Tech support and price.

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Permalink Reply by Kev on March 1, 2009 at 9:59am

woops, silly typos. I meant a second projector. The one thing I'm always wishing I could is have multiple large screens running at once. One with notes, one with a video, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Christina on March 1, 2009 at 11:11am

ya, me too...one with the document camera (notes) and one from computer(on-line, video, etc.), I am constantly manually switching back and forth.

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Permalink Reply by Melinda Pongrey on March 1, 2009 at 11:36am

Some more good ideas on setting up 2.0 - thanks to everyone! I am excited!

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine on March 1, 2009 at 12:07pm

Melissa, One tool that I enjoy using is an Olympus Digital Recorder. I also like having a scanner. The laser printer replacement cartridges are costly. You might consider budgeting for the replacement cartridges. Have fun!

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Permalink Reply by Steve O'Connor on March 1, 2009 at 12:14pm

Yes--a digital recorder is very useful. Mine is tiny and I carry it and an extra AAA battery almost every where. I love how it just plugs into a usb port on a computer.. I bought a little microphone with a clip for it too which has been handy.

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