I am looking for a 6th. grade computer class(es) to skype with my 6th. grade classes. No subject matter in mind, just the experience of skyping. Leslie
I am hoping someone has some tips on preventing kids from playing games in the computer lab while I am trying to teach. (other than the normal disciplinary stuff)I do not have access to software where I could control their computers or even see what they are doing at any given time.
On 4/09/11, Pogo wrote: > What grade levels are you speaking about? My MS/HS students had > lessons they had to complete in word processing before I would > allow free time at the end of class. I never had a problem. If > they didn't do their work they got a F. My class was an easy A. > > If they are elementary what curriculum do you have in place for > them to do?
I have been using this free download remote software for 6 months now and don't see how I could ever teach without it. You can easily lock thier screen when you teach, as well as see everyone's desktop from your desk if you can't be walking around.
It's called Lanview and it was a pretty easy install. The only tricky part was figuring out I need to install a client package on each computer I wanted to control. (it's in the download)
I have an opportunity to use funds to buy a smart board, what all do I need. Are there specific projectors, software... Any suggestions as to what kind I should get.
When you contact the Smart Board folks they will set you up with all that you need. Basically all you need is the Board and a LCD projector. I would recommend getting an Air Pad as well. I have used both a Smart Board on wheels and one permanently mounted and prefer the latter.
Feel free to contact me for more details.
Matt
On 3/23/11, Tiffanic wrote: > I have an opportunity to use funds to buy a smart board, > what all do I need. Are there specific projectors, > software... Any suggestions as to what kind I should get.
If ...See MoreOn 3/23/11, Tiffanic wrote: > I have an opportunity to use funds to buy a smart board, > what all do I need. Are there specific projectors, > software... Any suggestions as to what kind I should get.
Hi there. There are different options with Smart Boards. You can look at the models for education here. [link removed]
If you will be moving the Smart Board to different locations, you would buy one with the intergrated projector. If the Smart Board is going to be in one class ALL THE TIME you buy the Board and projector separately. They will suggest which type you need depending on the throw distance from projector location and Board location. The projector would be suspended from the ceiling.
The Smart Board somes with certain software, I am not familiar with all of them anymore. The Smart Board reseller will tell you everything you need to know. He/she will even do a demo at your school if you want prior to the purchase.
Peggy Fennemore
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Has anyone used webcams in the classroom as a live feed? We have a classroom that will be hatching chicks soon and I was wondering if it is possible to use a webcam to broadcast it. If so, what do you use? Do students need to login to the site?
We recently used livestream.com to show our hat...See MoreOn 4/25/11, Tara wrote: > Has anyone used webcams in the classroom as a live feed? We > have a classroom that will be hatching chicks soon and I > was wondering if it is possible to use a webcam to > broadcast it. If so, what do you use? Do students need to > login to the site?
We recently used livestream.com to show our hatching eggs. The webcam is placed directly in the incubator. Be careful of muting your sound or everything that happens in the classroom will be broadcasted. Once recorded, you can replay the special moment. Subsequently, we used this for multiple presentations.
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After seeing an IWB in use, to me it is a 'fancy' chalkboard. Am I wrong? Seems as if a teacher would use the document camera/projector more. Would someone consider it a 'fancy' overhead? I don't as you can do more (like dissecting) and show the whole class at the same time. Right? Also, does the document camera hook into a computer? If so, is a projector necessary if the computer is hooked up to a television?
On 5/12/11, Leslie wrote: > For a classroom teacher (K-6th.)which would be better: > an interactive whiteboard or a document camera/projector? > > After seeing an IWB in use, to me it is a 'fancy' > chalkboard. Am I wrong? Seems as if a teacher would use > the document camera/projector more. Would someone consider > it a 'fancy' overhead? I don't as you can do more (like > dissecting) and show the whole class at the same time. > Right? Also, does the document camera hook into a > computer? If so, is a projector necessary if the computer > is hooked up to a television? > > Leslie
I used it daily for all subjects, so that all students could be engaged at once. I often recorded the lesson as well. I used it to take pictures of projects, of students and their work as well as resources that we wanted to use again later.
My students loved to be the teacher, using it to demonstrated math problems, show where they found the answer in a book or story, or just for sharing objects for show and tell.
I must admit I did not use the document camera to its full potential. I plan on researching more ways to use it in my classroom next year.
I do not have an interactive whiteboard so I can not address its uses. However, I know many teacher who do and they love it.
Some student portfolio work may be useful in coming year(s) college/post secondary admissions.
Computers get full cleaning
No classes last week
Computers used in summer school?
Answers vary depending.
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On 5/31/11, Leslie wrote: > Okay...school is almost out for the summer. What do you do > to close the lab? Do you empty the student folders? What > do you do to the computers? Does a tech team come in > and 'clean' up the computers for you or do you do it? Do > you open the CPU and blow the dust out of it? How much time > does it take you to close up your lab? Dp you have classes > on the last day or two of school? How much time does the > school allow for closing the lab for the summer? Do you > unplug and put keyboard and mouse in a closet? do you > disconnect the computers? > What is your routine? > Leslie
Now that you are probably ready to start again, you realize that all the furniture was moved, all the electrical plugs probably unplugged, some chairs stuck to the wax in the floor, and unless you put in a special request, or left the computers on all summer, the IT department did not do anything. You have a choice, either roll up your sleeves and do it yourself or make a lesson out of care and maintenance of the computers when the walk in the door. If permissions allow, have the kids go to Microsoft and do an express update to install the three months of updates. If it does not require a password, have them update the virus definition. I would not trust them with cans of air; however, some dusters do wonders with keyboards. Windows and a few rolls of paper towels go faster with 30 hands. Give them a checklist and named teams so the kids get to know others. Make it a turn in grade. Have them write your inventory numbers on each machine with the name of the student using it with period, etc. Observe and guide and if not already done, by the way they work together, assign seating the next day because a group activity will let you know who needs to be separated and moved closer to you field of vision. Before you star, inform the kids that with their parents permission they should do this at home.
I spent the year teaching seniors (the elderly) how to use computers. It was amazing! Now summer has arrived and there will children for me work with. Is it possible for me to work with pre-schoolers without using an educational software programme?I HAVE NO IDEA what to do with children so young.
On 6/27/11, Computer Lab Lady wrote: > I teach Kindergarten, so I can tell you what I do with those > kiddos. The first couple of times I have them, we don't even > get on the computer really. We focus on vocabulary, safety, > and how to log on to the computer. After that, we use > kid-friendly websites for them to become familiar with clicking > and navigating the Internet. Typically, they do a very good > job of following directions. We talk about what they can and > can't click on (like the print button, because we don't do a > lot of printing). You don't need an actual program on the > computer for them to be able to do something. I'd recommend > NickJr., Starfall ([link removed]:
On 4/09/11, Pogo wrote: > What grade levels are you speaking about? My MS/HS students had > lessons they had to complete in w...See More