"I bought a 42" lcd to use in my classroom. I have a projector, doc camera and so forth. What I really want to be able to do, is make the tv a touch screen for my computer to get the students involved. What are my options, any home made devices?"
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Robert Capes replied to Kevin H's discussion Classroom Technology: Opinions on Mic/Speaker systems to Amplify voice in classroom?"Most of the classrooms at my school have them. Most of the teachers prefer them. They usually have 2 mics one for teacher and one to share for students. Some drawbacks are the sound can be loud in other classrooms if not careful. Not sure what brand…"
Robert Capes posted a blog postHelp with google earth
Looking to do Biome project using Google Earth. Suggestions? Have tried putting biome name into search but that doesn't find anything. Do I need to be more specific with the area? Thanks for any help
Peter Morgan commented on Robert Capes's blog post 5000 Grant"I love this blog and this idea about Flip videos is cool too "
Catherine Laguna commented on Robert Capes's blog post 5000 Grant"I use Pasco Sensors. The temperature sensors are great and we also use the pH, pressure, and force sensors. If you could get one computer per lab station you would be set! You could also get cameras like Flip cameras and start podcasting. I use…"
Peter Morgan commented on Robert Capes's blog post 5000 Grant"Data logging. Not sure what is available in your neck of the woods but maybe other posters can add their thoughts. But when i saw what you had already and your science objectives than more computers-data logging was what sprung to mind. This article…"
Robert Capes posted a blog post5000 Grant
Ok here is the story. My principal just informed me I have 5000 to spend in my science classroom. I already have a model classroom ( projector, doc camera, audio, 4 computers). Where to go from here? 6th grade Science Objectives: Biomes, Symbiosis, Solar System, Weather, Climate, Electricity, Circuits, Energy. SO I need to suggestions on Good, Proven classroom software or other tools. Thanks Looking forward to what you have to say.
Robert Capes replied to Shawn Moore's discussion iPhone/iPod Touch classroom applications in the group Mac Classroom 2.0"Kelly did you write the Grant? What were the results. I would love to be able to use Youtube in class but our district blocks it on school computers. I am trying to get my Principal to buy just one ITouch. Anyone have ideas on Apps for 6th Science."
Robert Capes replied to Shawn Moore's discussion iPhone/iPod Touch classroom applications in the group Mac Classroom 2.0"I am trying to talk my principal into buying 1 ITouch for my classroom for now, before I ask for more. I teach 6th grade Science in Tn. Alot of Earth and Physical Science (Solar System, Tides, Currents, Electricity, etc.) are a few of the things…"
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Help with google earth
Posted on August 25, 2010 at 10:23am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Looking to do Biome project using Google Earth. Suggestions? Have tried putting biome name into search but that doesn't find anything. Do I need to be more specific with the area? Thanks for any help
5000 Grant
Posted on August 12, 2010 at 8:29am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Ok here is the story. My principal just informed me I have 5000 to spend in my science classroom. I already have a model classroom ( projector, doc camera, audio, 4 computers). Where to go from here? 6th grade Science Objectives: Biomes, Symbiosis, Solar System, Weather, Climate, Electricity, Circuits, Energy. SO I need to suggestions on Good, Proven classroom software or other tools. Thanks Looking forward to what you have to say.
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