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The Evolution and benefits of School Technologies

The Evolution and benefits of School Technologies. By Priyank Shah, Richard Keegan, Sarah NeSmith, and Megan Rall Group 7. Chalk Boards vs. Projectors. Chalk Boards. Projectors. Projectors began to be widely used in schools in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

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The Evolution and benefits of School Technologies

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  1. The Evolution and benefits of School Technologies By Priyank Shah, Richard Keegan, Sarah NeSmith, and Megan Rall Group 7

  2. Chalk Boards vs. Projectors Chalk Boards Projectors Projectors began to be widely used in schools in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Teaching materials can be preprinted on transparencies, which can be written on and reused. Today projectors are slowly being replaced by computer projection systems, interactive whiteboards, etc. due to technology advancement in society. • Framed with wood to keep from breaking, and marked on with shards of slate • Used in the 19th century to save paper • In the 1990s potential health risks posed by chalk dust prompted the replacement of many blackboards with whiteboards

  3. Price Comparisons

  4. Pros and Cons • Chalk Board • To own and maintain would cost $25 • Chalk Dust can cause: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Stomach pain, and Eye irritation • White Board • To own and maintain a white board would cost $50 • Medical symptoms that could be caused by dry markers are dangerous • Markers may dry out faster if not kept them close • Document Camera • Costs about $2,691.00 • Better clarity then the Overhead projector • Not good for mobility and is heavy • LCD Projector • Costs about $328 • Learn More Overhead Projector • To own and maintain would cost $213.43 • For more information

  5. From Paper to Technology

  6. Notebooks Transfer into Computers 1992- Schools begin using gopher servers to provide students with on-line information 1994- Most U.S. classrooms have at least one PC available for instructional delivery 1995- The internet and world wide web gains popularity with the public 1997-2007- More computers are stored in schools . Educators store graphic, video, and sound files for educational applications 1780 – The teacher is the primary manager of instruction and assessment in a single classroom. 1946 – First vacuum tube-based computers developed but used only for the war effort. Notebooks and paper are the main classroom component. 1954- General electric is the first business to order a computer.

  7. Price Comparisons Composition Notebook $1.50 Spiral Notebook $2.00 Computer $150.00 Toshiba Computer $400.00

  8. Hardcopy vs. Electronic Copy • A study by Neşet Demirci • There was not a statistical difference in what students preferred • No difference in the scores that the students received on both kinds of assignments. • Costs • Electronic devices are higher in cost than paper and pencil, but not in the long run • This article points out the security, and ease of access with electronic file storage. This information was found on this website: • Palm Pilots • The Palm Pilot is lightweight, and has many functions that can be used in the classroom • the average K-12 student will save two trees a year by doing their homework on a Palm Pilot.

  9. Creators Priyank Shah (Slides 1-4) Sarah NeSmith (Slides 6-8) Richard Keegan (Slide 8) Megan Rall (Editor)

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