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Chapter 3

Chapter 3. Digital Tools in Today’s Classrooms. Factors of Digital Tools. Platform PC (personal computer) Mac (Apple) Connectivity Wired- connected to the Internet through physical devices such as cables, routers etc.

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Chapter 3

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  1. Chapter 3 Digital Tools in Today’s Classrooms

  2. Factors of Digital Tools • Platform • PC (personal computer) • Mac (Apple) • Connectivity • Wired- connected to the Internet through physical devices such as cables, routers etc. • Wireless- PDAs and most laptops are connected using radio waves much like a cell phone or radio. • Main difference is mobility and connection speed. • Device Software- printers, scanners, web cameras, wireless mice and keyboards, etc may require installation of ‘driver’ software. • File Format- due to varied nature of technology use, multiple types of digital formats are needed for the computer to distinguish the unique purpose of each (For PCs it is an extension; P. 64.).

  3. Four Categories of Digital Tools • Computers • All in one desktop- CPU, speakers etc in one case with a flat screen. • Laptops- portable desktops with wireless. • Mobile Devices • Digital Media Players/Recorders- iPod and Digital voice recorders (DVRs capture podcasts etc.) • Digital Cameras • eBook Readers- presents electronic books in a reader-friendly format that resembles a book. • GPS Navigation- can determine location, speed, direction, etc. • Graphing Calculators- programmable calculators capable of plotting graphs • PDAs (personal data assistants)- palm sized multifunctional minicomputers • Personal Response Systems- polling device that allows real-time student responses to questions. • Page 75

  4. Four Categories of Digital Tools • Peripherals • Audio devices- microphones, headphones and speakers • Interactive Whiteboards- emulate touchscreen of a computer • Printers- Inkjet (small dots), Laser (like photocopy) • Projectors- displays computer screen on whiteboard, screen or wall. • Scanners- similar to printers or photocopiers. • Science Probes- used to collect data for use in scientific studies (example on page 83). • Webcams- small digital camera. • Data Storage • Flash Drives- USB connection • Storage Cards- fit inside digital cameras, music player or game.

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