Teaching within Dell’s Intelligent Classroom

1. Teaching within Dell’s Intelligent Classroom Skip Tyler estyler@henrico.k12.va.us Pete Anderson pganders@henrico.k12.va.us NECC Conference July, 2006

2. About Us • Teach high school math in Henrico County, VA • Develop online curricula • Work in a school division that funds a one-to-one computer initiative with Dell • Instruct using Intelligent Classrooms

3. Presentation Objectives • To make you aware of different types of technology available with Dell’s Intelligent Classroom. • To show you how technology can create a positive classroom environment that fosters curiosity, excitement, and student learning.

4. Answer Now What is your position? • Teacher • Tech Coordinator • Administrator • Staff Development • Other • Sitting Down

5. Sample Lesson • Let’s see it in action! • Click here to go to a web applet of the floor plan

6. What is the fewest number of turns it takes to go from the Dell booth to Starbucks and back with two Venti Caramel Macchiato’s (for your presenters)?

7. Answer Now What is the fewest number of turns it takes to go from the Dell booth to Starbucks and back with two Venti Caramel Macchiato’s (for your presenters)? • 4 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 27

8. What is the fewest number of turns it takes to go from the Dell booth to Starbucks and back with two Venti Caramel Macchiato’s (for your presenters)?

9. Intelligent ClassroomMinimum Requirements • Computer • Projector • Screen/Wall Additional components can help you create interactive, collaborative learning environments.

10. Answer Now How many computers are in your classroom? • None • Teacher computer only • 1-5 student computers • 6+ students computers • 1-1 computer initiative

11. Benefits of computer and projector • Only 1 computer is needed to display a presentation (PowerPoint, Internet, etc.) for a class • Improved classroom management • More dynamic student interaction

12. Answer Now What is your experience with student responders? • Never heard of them • I have seen them • I have used them • I have my own set

13. Benefits of Student Responders • Engage all students • Respond instantly to questions supporting interactive, dynamic lessons • No fear of wrong answers • Interactive game show - set up teams, fastest responder, high score, etc. • Assess • Gives immediate data to analyze and direct instruction • Achieve • Students try harder, results can be saved and tracked

14. Answer Now What is your experience with an interactive whiteboard or wireless pad? • Never heard of them • I have seen them • I have used one • I have used both

15. Benefits of Interactive Whiteboards and Wireless Pads • Maintain student attention • Students want to interact with the technology • Element of the unknown • Save notes and documentation • Can be sent via email, stored on a network, posted on a web page • Flexibility and Mobility • Wireless pad can be controlled from any location in the classroom

16. Sample Lessons • Annotations and Tools • Object Oriented • Drag and Drop • Digital Manipulatives

17. Answer Now What is your experience with a document camera? • What’s a document camera? • I have heard of it • I have used one • I have one in my classroom

18. Benefits of a document camera • Enables teachers and students to display material to the entire class • Review homework answers • Show newspaper or magazine article • Model hands-on activity

19. Additional Technologies • Digital Camera and Camcorder • Teacher project • Multimedia devices (DVD, VCR, stereo system) • Laser Printer • Dell DJ MP3 Players • Storage Devices (CD/DVD Burners, Flash Drive) • Scanner

20. Answer Now Do you have your own web page? • Yes • No

21. Benefits of a Web Page • Acts as a lesson plan book • Can be modified easily • Dynamic • Central location for notes, assignments, policies, contact info, etc. • Minimizes excuses from students who are absent

22. Different Types of Web Pages No hosting required: • Free – http://www.Schoolnotes.com • $25/yr – http://www.Teacherweb.com • $49/yr – http://www.Quia.com Hosting required: • You can create your own page using software applications like: • Microsoft Office (Save As Web Page) • Mozilla (free download) • Dreamweaver (purchase) • Benefit: Files are on your computer for updating, less restrictions

23. Answer Now How often do you use the Internet in your classroom? • Daily • 2-3 times a week • Once a week • Twice a month • Once a month • Never

24. Examples of Internet Usage • Virtual Manipulatives • Online Textbooks • HCPS eLearning • WebQuests • Videostreaming • Assessments

25. Conclusions Dell’s Intelligent Classroom… • Creates a collaborative, interactive learning environment when used effectively. • Supports numerous learning styles, including visual, auditory and kinesthetic. • Facilitates interaction and connects classrooms with information, images and meaning. • Makes instruction more effective and improves classroom management, student participation, and student achievement. It does not replace effective teachers.

26. The most important question about technology usage… Does the technology complement or hinder instruction?

27. Q & A Session • Where do you go from here? • What things can you incorporate into your classroom? Act now while motivated! • How do you go about getting these items? Library? Departmental request? Grant writing?

28. Important information! • Email: This presentation and web resources can be found at http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/varina/tyler_e/NECC06/index.htm Feel free to contact us with any questions! Thanks!  • Skip Tyler • estyler@henrico.k12.va.us View Skip’s web site Pete Anderson pganders@henrico.k12.va.us View Pete’s web site