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Assistive & Cutting Edge Educational Technology |
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Instructions:
1. Select at least 2 topics from the following list
(or approved alternative).
2. Research the topics online. You should
find out as much
information as possible (within reason)--the important stuff will "rise
to the top".
Keep detailed track of your sources (should be on your last slide).
3. Arrange the material for a ~5 minute presentation.
4. Prepare Powerpoint slides:
(Include minimum: transitions, hyperlinks, animation, high- quality pictures/graphics,
etc.).
5. Present the material.
Projects should include:
- Describe
the technology as it relates to potential classroom use.
Be sure to include possible implications/applications to teaching and learning.Definition/description of the technology.
What (if any) individual or company is responsible for the invention?
List pricing and availability.
Possible Topics:
| SMART Board | Apple iPod Learning Lab | podcasting/video podcasting | Skype |
| Reading Pen (portable assistive reading tool) |
digital libraries | Quicktionary Reading Pen | interactive clickers |
| campus/school-wide wireless technology | 1-to-1 laptop initiative | voice recognition (software/devices) | blogging |
| Wiki's | del.icio.us |
other approved subjects | other assistive technology |