I also posted this in the section on interactive whiteboards. I use the Mimeo interactive program on whiteboards. One of the students I work with is visually impaired. By using the Mimeo program, we can enlarge the image/writing onto a whiteboard so she can work math problems. Then, her work is emailed to the algebra teacher. Not only is it in her handwriting, but also, using the interactive program has reduced paper consumption. I think more can be done with Mimeo, but I am still in the exploring phase. It took quite a while to remember the steps of using the Mimeo to save and directly email student work to teachers. We tried using the Mimeo to project tests on the wall. For a typical social studies test with multiple choice answers, the projection couldn’t be made large enough for the student to read and still remain focused on the screen. I am experimenting with other ways to use it this year.
I have a projector and Smart Board in my room. The lap top that is hooked up to them is an older lap top that does not process as well as the newer ones so I feel I am somewhat limited in using that technology. I can access the internet and project it but that is all I use it for. Occasionally I use the Smart Board but not often. This year I have been using my IPad more, with all the apps available I feel it is conducive for the needs of my students. I have a dongle (my newest piece- that I love!!) that I use to connect the IPad to the projector. I like using a dongle better than trying to connect to air serve. The dongle lets me project anything from my IPad to my projector. As a class we can all access the apps and it works great on presentations!
I don’t have trouble with AirPlay on the iPads, it is so easy to project on the screen. I love being able to have four different iPads project all at once. Students can compare their work easily to others and contrast the steps followed to solve problems among themselves! Also, with the AirPlay, I can make the projection large enough my visually impaired student can see portions of the writing!
I have my laptop and projector. I use them to project bellwork for students to work on as well as activities. It has cut down on the amount of paper worksheets/activities that I use. I also use my iPad and let students use it for research and writing projects. They also use the apps. This way students can do the work and it can easily be saved.
As a school psychologist, I've enjoyed being able to project information during IEP, SIT, and evaluation meetings. We can all see the same information at the same time, rather than passing around papers and samples. Interpreters can use the information on the screen to help remember the numbers they are repeating. The all student assessment programs most districts are using now, like STAR, AIMS, MAPS, and instruction programs like Dreambox, etc. all have graphs with peer comparisons that can be pulled up and shared as a nice visual for all, not to mention the grading programs like PowerSchool. My teams have been good about keeping their eyes and ears on parents and not letting the screen draw all their attention.
We used to do this too at my old school. We would use our smart board for all of our IEP meetings. It cut down on a lot of paper and parents seemed to really like it.
I love to use the Air server in my classroom. When I have small groups in my room and I want to do activities like sight word matching/bingo or other fun apps to reinforce skills I can pull this up and the entire group sees the activities and the kids can take turns passing my iPad around to answer the questions. Also love it as my computer is on one side of my room away from my teaching area so I can pull YouTube video’s up and show real quick like with my iPad.
I have a student that is visually impaired and received a Visio book from Kansas School of the Blind to use. The visio book is about the size of a large laptop computer when folded down and has a fairly long battery life so that the student can take it in the class without having to worry about a cord and plugging it in. While not a "technology" tool, she also has a magnifying telescope to use when out and about in the community and at sporting events. These tools have greatly increased her mobility and ability to participate more fully in school.
I haven't used the Air server, but hope to explore that this summer.
In my old school, we had document cameras that we used in our classroom. It was awesome! It was one more piece to the technology puzzle that we were using. We would use it sometimes to project a book or a picture onto the smart board. Our art teacher at my current school uses it during her art lessons. It has been pretty neat to watch.
I also posted this in the section on interactive whiteboards.
ReplyDeleteI use the Mimeo interactive program on whiteboards. One of the students I work with is visually impaired. By using the Mimeo program, we can enlarge the image/writing onto a whiteboard so she can work math problems. Then, her work is emailed to the algebra teacher. Not only is it in her handwriting, but also, using the interactive program has reduced paper consumption. I think more can be done with Mimeo, but I am still in the exploring phase. It took quite a while to remember the steps of using the Mimeo to save and directly email student work to teachers.
We tried using the Mimeo to project tests on the wall. For a typical social studies test with multiple choice answers, the projection couldn’t be made large enough for the student to read and still remain focused on the screen. I am experimenting with other ways to use it this year.
I have a projector and Smart Board in my room. The lap top that is hooked up to them is an older lap top that does not process as well as the newer ones so I feel I am somewhat limited in using that technology. I can access the internet and project it but that is all I use it for. Occasionally I use the Smart Board but not often.
ReplyDeleteThis year I have been using my IPad more, with all the apps available I feel it is conducive for the needs of my students. I have a dongle (my newest piece- that I love!!) that I use to connect the IPad to the projector. I like using a dongle better than trying to connect to air serve. The dongle lets me project anything from my IPad to my projector. As a class we can all access the apps and it works great on presentations!
I think using the internet when projecting is awesome. there is so much available on the web that we can use with our students.
DeleteI don’t have trouble with AirPlay on the iPads, it is so easy to project on the screen. I love being able to have four different iPads project all at once. Students can compare their work easily to others and contrast the steps followed to solve problems among themselves! Also, with the AirPlay, I can make the projection large enough my visually impaired student can see portions of the writing!
DeleteI have my laptop and projector. I use them to project bellwork for students to work on as well as activities. It has cut down on the amount of paper worksheets/activities that I use. I also use my iPad and let students use it for research and writing projects. They also use the apps. This way students can do the work and it can easily be saved.
ReplyDeleteAs a school psychologist, I've enjoyed being able to project information during IEP, SIT, and evaluation meetings. We can all see the same information at the same time, rather than passing around papers and samples. Interpreters can use the information on the screen to help remember the numbers they are repeating. The all student assessment programs most districts are using now, like STAR, AIMS, MAPS, and instruction programs like Dreambox, etc. all have graphs with peer comparisons that can be pulled up and shared as a nice visual for all, not to mention the grading programs like PowerSchool. My teams have been good about keeping their eyes and ears on parents and not letting the screen draw all their attention.
ReplyDeleteWe used to do this too at my old school. We would use our smart board for all of our IEP meetings. It cut down on a lot of paper and parents seemed to really like it.
DeleteI love to use the Air server in my classroom. When I have small groups in my room and I want to do activities like sight word matching/bingo or other fun apps to reinforce skills I can pull this up and the entire group sees the activities and the kids can take turns passing my iPad around to answer the questions. Also love it as my computer is on one side of my room away from my teaching area so I can pull YouTube video’s up and show real quick like with my iPad.
ReplyDeleteI have a student that is visually impaired and received a Visio book from Kansas School of the Blind to use. The visio book is about the size of a large laptop computer when folded down and has a fairly long battery life so that the student can take it in the class without having to worry about a cord and plugging it in. While not a "technology" tool, she also has a magnifying telescope to use when out and about in the community and at sporting events. These tools have greatly increased her mobility and ability to participate more fully in school.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used the Air server, but hope to explore that this summer.
In my old school, we had document cameras that we used in our classroom. It was awesome! It was one more piece to the technology puzzle that we were using. We would use it sometimes to project a book or a picture onto the smart board. Our art teacher at my current school uses it during her art lessons. It has been pretty neat to watch.
ReplyDelete