New+Technologies+to+Instruction

==There are countless devices to enhance instruction. I see the following three items as new Technologies that I have used in Instruction: ==

 

1. BenQ GP1 Joybee projector I was in a teaching situation last year and did not have a classroom. I purchased a BenQ GP1 at the recommendation of the teacher technologist. [] I was hesitant because of its palm-size. I was quite impressed. The viewing area enlarges when you move back without degrading the quality. It has a USB port (which means you can leave the computer at home) that allows you to use your flash drive, iPod, video camera, play music, use for game projector. Mia Shen (the sales representative) said they give volume discounts. I was fortunate enough to purchase mine for $100 off at the time. 3D glasses have been added to their inventory.

2. SmartBoard There are limitless types of instruction adaptable for the SmartBoard. All content areas could benefit from using the Board. It reminds me of a giant iPad. Using a projector, laptop, and software, it allows student interaction by touching the board, drawing on it, accessing the Internet and a pop-up keyboard allows students to type into the URL box. It comes with 4 styluses. The students can collaborate when they are creating music loops, it has a conferencing application, software for different content areas, and you can print what the students create using the Smartboard. The software allows you to save their creations on the computer. []

3. StarBoard I describe this as an interactive medium sized board that sits perfectly on a surface. Interactive software (as with the SmartBoard) is about the same. It has color palettes (as does the Smartboard). It comes with one stylus. The students can create, draw, and import any document or item while it is connected to the computer. I am still learning the features of the Starboard. []

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