Technology Plan Ideas - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T15:14:57Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/technology-plan-ideas?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A506974&feed=yes&xn_auth=noActually, my offer of a free…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-11:649749:Comment:5170672010-10-11T22:53:14.338ZDr. Larry Andersonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DrLarryAnderson
Actually, my offer of a free copy of the tech planning book was intended only for James Watson, the originator of the query for this thread.<br />
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Others of you who desire you own copy may pick up the book from the NCTP web site (<a href="http://www.nctp.com" target="_blank">http://www.nctp.com</a>).<br />
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Best wishes in your endeavors.
Actually, my offer of a free copy of the tech planning book was intended only for James Watson, the originator of the query for this thread.<br />
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Others of you who desire you own copy may pick up the book from the NCTP web site (<a href="http://www.nctp.com" target="_blank">http://www.nctp.com</a>).<br />
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Best wishes in your endeavors. HA! I knew it!
I was always…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-11:649749:Comment:5170392010-10-11T21:06:14.527ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
HA! I knew it!<br />
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I was always more fond of Peter Cushing as Dr. Who.....from Hammer Films.<br />
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Now, I am curious about your new icon.....Don't tell me, I love a mystery!<br />
Check out my post on the word "like"....That was a true 18 year puzzle.<br />
More than a pet Peeve.....more of an obsession.<br />
Always a pleasure!<br />
JJC
HA! I knew it!<br />
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I was always more fond of Peter Cushing as Dr. Who.....from Hammer Films.<br />
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Now, I am curious about your new icon.....Don't tell me, I love a mystery!<br />
Check out my post on the word "like"....That was a true 18 year puzzle.<br />
More than a pet Peeve.....more of an obsession.<br />
Always a pleasure!<br />
JJC If you will email me directly…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-10:649749:Comment:5165082010-10-10T16:59:40.826ZDr. Larry Andersonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DrLarryAnderson
If you will email me directly, I will send you a link so you can get a free download of my book, "Guidebook for Developing an Effective Instructional Technology Plan" that's been very successful over the years and has been downloaded and used more than 100,000 times. It is in need of an update, and maybe that will happen before the end of the year.<br />
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Best wishes in your efforts. You have received some excellent advice from comments posted here.<br />
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--Dr. Larry S. Anderson, Founder/CEO<br />
National…
If you will email me directly, I will send you a link so you can get a free download of my book, "Guidebook for Developing an Effective Instructional Technology Plan" that's been very successful over the years and has been downloaded and used more than 100,000 times. It is in need of an update, and maybe that will happen before the end of the year.<br />
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Best wishes in your efforts. You have received some excellent advice from comments posted here.<br />
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--Dr. Larry S. Anderson, Founder/CEO<br />
National Center for Technology Planning<br />
<a href="http://www.nctp.com" target="_blank">http://www.nctp.com</a><br />
larry@nctp.com Thats a question for J Watson…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-10:649749:Comment:5164932010-10-10T16:11:18.387ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Thats a question for J Watson to answer....<br />
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Indeed, Intro to Computer and Infrmation Sciences would be a wortwhile course.<br />
I wouldn't declare any Science or for that matter any core HS course as "merely" Introductions, but rather, they establish a framework for understanding.<br />
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You and I are running off on a tangential conversation. J Watson has requested advice...That should be our intented goal.<br />
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Well, is that a picture of Dr. Who or not?? LOL<br />
JJC
Thats a question for J Watson to answer....<br />
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Indeed, Intro to Computer and Infrmation Sciences would be a wortwhile course.<br />
I wouldn't declare any Science or for that matter any core HS course as "merely" Introductions, but rather, they establish a framework for understanding.<br />
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You and I are running off on a tangential conversation. J Watson has requested advice...That should be our intented goal.<br />
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Well, is that a picture of Dr. Who or not?? LOL<br />
JJC Hmmm...I had to beef up on th…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-10:649749:Comment:5162742010-10-10T03:39:52.953ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hmmm...I had to beef up on the Discrete Mathematics and once again I have a minor course correction.<br></br>
The design and construct of a device is engineered, which is not defined by discrete mathematics but rather predates logic theory by nearly 300 years....We can thank Descartes for my least favorite subject once again.<br></br>
None the less, we are now splitting hairs...My main point is that knowledge is accumulated in a stepwise progression, You cannot take Algebra 2 without completing Algebra…
Hmmm...I had to beef up on the Discrete Mathematics and once again I have a minor course correction.<br/>
The design and construct of a device is engineered, which is not defined by discrete mathematics but rather predates logic theory by nearly 300 years....We can thank Descartes for my least favorite subject once again.<br/>
None the less, we are now splitting hairs...My main point is that knowledge is accumulated in a stepwise progression, You cannot take Algebra 2 without completing Algebra 1 and one cannot compare and contrast Discrete Mathematics without first understanding continous mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra.....etc.<br/>
We are discussing K-12 Ed.<br/>
In Secondary Education, the "brightest" students may elect to study advanced mathematical theory...I don't mean to infer that they are exceptionally intelligent, but rather they have a mind the grasps Math concepts and applications.<br/>
College science majors and certainly Math majors, are more likely to take these courses<br/>
Wrap Up:<br/>
Can you estimate the cost of establishing a network infrastructure for a school of 222 students? Ballpark is fine,<br/>
Off topic question: Is you image icon a photo of Dr. Who?<br/>
I find the image a little disturbing. No insult intended....just a little spooky looking.<br/>
JJC<br />
PS: I used to refer to it as "Indescrete Math" Sets, subsets, colors on maps, 4 and 5 dimensional graphs, infinity and my old heart throb, Statistics and Probability. Dear CP!
I gain a great deal…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-09:649749:Comment:5162312010-10-09T22:18:11.365ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Dear CP!<br></br>
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I gain a great deal insight from our discussions. And once again, I agree with your points, but with a caveat or two.<br></br>
Network infrastructure has never been a field of study for me, SO,,,,I never even thought about it.<br></br>
Of course! That makes the most sense. Can you estimate the cost of implimentation?<br></br>
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The "Go or NoGo" concept makes a lot of sense. I was having a conversation with a Regional Sales rep of ELMO on Wednesday. His opinion was that all the…
Dear CP!<br/>
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I gain a great deal insight from our discussions. And once again, I agree with your points, but with a caveat or two.<br/>
Network infrastructure has never been a field of study for me, SO,,,,I never even thought about it.<br/>
Of course! That makes the most sense. Can you estimate the cost of implimentation?<br/>
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The "Go or NoGo" concept makes a lot of sense. I was having a conversation with a Regional Sales rep of ELMO on Wednesday. His opinion was that all the systems available now, are either lacking in hardware performance or in software (response analysis). He had asked me if I thought that ELMO should introduce a branded SRS. My opinion is that these devices will be obsolete with the acceptence of iPod devices ("There's an AP for that!")or something new on the horizon.<br/>
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In briefly reviewing the "Technology Sciences Outline" I have noticed that there is one underlying subject that must be mastered......MATH! The study of each of these sub sciences require an in depth understanding of Calculus. (A subject that I do not fare well in).<br/>
Education requires sequential knowledge accumulation....Arithmatic....Algebra....Geometry...Trigonometry...Calc1 Calc2. etc...Each course builds upon the skills learned in the previous course.<br/>
Here's a personal experience of being "in over my head". I decided to take a course in mecahnical engineering without a firm grasp of Caculus (My old Foe)...I lasted two weeks before dropping the course...."It was all Greek to me". The professor only spoke Calculus. Descretion was the better part of Valor!<br/>
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Good Point about the consultation....in NJ, the installations are mostly done by the Vendor during the summer months. It was not my intention to implicate Tech Crew.<br/>
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Since I was a 20th Century Student, I handled mass amounts of statistical data with long sheets of paper, a lot of pencils and massive amounts of coffee. It has been so long ago, that I don't remember the name of the formula, but it was sadistic work, some type of linear ANOVA...the brain cells cannot locate that particular protein string.<br/>
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Thanks Again,,,,,JJC<br />
Linear Regression Analysis? Just popped into my head.....UGH! Post Script!
Placement of th…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-09:649749:Comment:5162102010-10-09T19:41:13.225ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Post Script!<br />
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Placement of the equipment is important! Please consult with the teacher before any physical installation.<br />
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I have seen many classrooms that have the tower computer at one end of the classroom and the "IWB Whiteboard" at the other end.....<br />
There are many such irrational installations in New Jersey....<br />
JJC
Post Script!<br />
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Placement of the equipment is important! Please consult with the teacher before any physical installation.<br />
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I have seen many classrooms that have the tower computer at one end of the classroom and the "IWB Whiteboard" at the other end.....<br />
There are many such irrational installations in New Jersey....<br />
JJC Hey CP!
I agree with you, ho…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-09:649749:Comment:5162092010-10-09T19:21:20.731ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hey CP!<br></br>
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I agree with you, however,,,When one starts from scratch in any endeavor, one should seek advice and guidance.<br></br>
Rather recommend various promotions for products deisguised as helpful advice, one needs to start with a framework. It needs to be simple.<br></br>
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Classroom Technology is a complicated mix of computers, AV equipment, and software, that will aid and embelish the learning experience. (WE HOPE)<br></br>
This entire website is packed with teachers reaching out for help,…
Hey CP!<br/>
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I agree with you, however,,,When one starts from scratch in any endeavor, one should seek advice and guidance.<br/>
Rather recommend various promotions for products deisguised as helpful advice, one needs to start with a framework. It needs to be simple.<br/>
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Classroom Technology is a complicated mix of computers, AV equipment, and software, that will aid and embelish the learning experience. (WE HOPE)<br/>
This entire website is packed with teachers reaching out for help, advice and cooperation from other teachers.<br/>
So lets put together a plan, from scratch, assuming that there is a budget restriction.<br/>
First: the essentials, a computer and a projector. One gives us access to vast resources and the other allows everyone to see! We can now refine the choice of computer by fomat, make and model and we can refine our projector by resolution, brightness, warranty and placement in the class.(ceiling/wall or cart). Conservatively, that's $1,000.00 to $1500.00 per class, depending upon installation fees.<br/>
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What's next??? Document camera, Hooks up to the computer and the projector, easy presentations for the teacher and student. Now we have some interactivity, the teacher can project on a screen or whiteboard while facing the class or in the middle of class.<br/>
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NOW! Third, Fourth and Fifth!.....There's a lot of horses in this TRI-FECTA.<br/>
Here are the contenders: PA audio / Wireless headphones for hearing impaired students / Pen-Tablet Boards / Student Response Systems / iPods and iPhones.<br/>
(I'm sure that I left out one or two Classroom GIZMOS)<br/>
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OOPS! We have to stick in a computer lab,,,,,<br/>
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LAST to spend $$$$$ on= Interactive Whiteboards! My opinion of course.<br/>
Reasons:<br/>
A) Expensive Products (There are some cheap old models available) But the school is looking at $2500.00 each at a minimum.<br/>
B) Trainning is mandatory, initial traiing sessions are free, then additional trainning costs $$$$$$$$.<br/>
C) Software upgrades, may be free at first, but that is not guaranteed.<br/>
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When I visit a school for a demo, I always observe my surroundings. The two products that are most UNUSED! Interactive Whiteboards and Plotter Printers.<br/>
The most common responses on the IWB....Nobody knows how to use it!<br/>
The single response on the Plotters! It Broke and its not in warranty! Makes a nice shelf for potted plants though.<br/>
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So let's recap and add up the numbers!<br/>
Laptop $600.00 (i'm guessing here)<br/>
LCD/DLP projector 2200 lumnes XGA $550.00) (NAME BRAND / NO BID)<br/>
Spare Bulb $159.00<br/>
Document Camera (NAME BRAND / NO BID) $579.00<br/>
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Total $1888.00 per classroom.<br/>
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On a BID, we could probably knock off another $150-$200 per setup.<br/>
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I am treating technology as a "tool" based subject. BUT! These are the tools that can introduce technology into the classroom for enhanced learning and interest.<br/>
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Is "technology" a subject or is it a term that encompasses, Math / Physics / Electronics / Critical Thinking / and Human Creativity, the introduction of new knowledge based on the understanding of the basics.<br/>
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I've read that we need to equip our children with "21st Century Tools"<br/>
I believe that these tools are the old stanbys.....Literacy, Math, Ethics, Composition, Arts and Sciences....They already know how to Tweet, Facebook and intergrate all these "tools" into every moment of their lives.<br/>
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Maybe, just Maybe..If the economy gets worse, they'll have to pass notes to each other on scrap paper again....Take a hard look at your wireless bill....Hmmm iPhone or Food....<br/>
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JJC Dear CP,
Email received and r…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-08:649749:Comment:5160092010-10-08T17:13:37.117ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Dear CP,<br />
Email received and replied to.....pdf file attachment.<br />
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Let me know what your thoughts are..JJC
Dear CP,<br />
Email received and replied to.....pdf file attachment.<br />
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Let me know what your thoughts are..JJC Hi CP,
Well, that does not a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-08:649749:Comment:5158742010-10-08T14:44:43.309ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hi CP,<br />
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Well, that does not appear to be the design of the paper, There is no comparison of cost vs. outcomes. It is more of an analysis of choosing technologies that do not age out or technology that does not need continual trainning. There are NO BRAND NAMES mentioned or implied. It is just a sensible overview.<br />
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If you would like to read it please let me know. You will NOT be put on a list!<br />
vised@optonline.net<br />
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JJC
Hi CP,<br />
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Well, that does not appear to be the design of the paper, There is no comparison of cost vs. outcomes. It is more of an analysis of choosing technologies that do not age out or technology that does not need continual trainning. There are NO BRAND NAMES mentioned or implied. It is just a sensible overview.<br />
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If you would like to read it please let me know. You will NOT be put on a list!<br />
vised@optonline.net<br />
<br />
JJC