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Classroom Technology

Classroom Technology. Symantha M Mallek Michael Andrew Lopez Alvin Hiep Huu Nguyen. New Literacies. New Technologies: Smart pads/ tablets Elmos Electronic books Laptops Internet Explanation of new literacies Benefits of new literacies. Internet Literacy.

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Classroom Technology

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  1. Classroom Technology Symantha M Mallek Michael Andrew Lopez Alvin HiepHuu Nguyen

  2. New Literacies • New Technologies: • Smart pads/ tablets • Elmos • Electronic books • Laptops • Internet • Explanation of new literacies • Benefits of new literacies

  3. Internet Literacy • Internet literacy is the ability to access, understand, critique, and create information and communication content online • It is important because information on the internet is not always authoritative. • Additional Reading: http://bit.ly/PI6DkB

  4. Becoming Internet Literate • To become Internet Literate evaluate the following points, • Authority – What makes the writer qualified to present information. • Accuracy – Can the information be verified? • Bias – Does the writer give arguments from both sides? • Currency – Is the information current • Coverage – Is the topic covered well?

  5. The SMARTboard IS IT REALLY SMART? • The SMARTBoard is an interactive whiteboard that improves the way you meet, teach, train and present. • It combines the look and feel of a regular whiteboard with the power of a computer so you can save and print notes, collaborate on electronic documents, share information and run multimedia materials. WHAT DOES IT HELP WITH? • Frees you from the podium • Allows for class interactivity • Allows for ease of application change • You can write on the SMARTBoard • It is great for explaining progressive clicks on database web interfaces – a strong tool for instructors need to meet visual learners. • Demonstration of a SMARTboard in use: http://bit.ly/RGu3p

  6. SMARTboard Pricing • The specifications will determine price, including size of the board, whether you want a rear or front-projection board, and whether you want it to be mobile (on wheels) or permanently mounted. • The current price range appears to be from $1,400 to $10,500, depending upon various options • Additional Reading: bit.ly/ysMH6o

  7. Conclusion • New literacies are the way to connect to new generation • New classroom technology benefits • Student performance • Increased productivity • Better attendance rate • Resource portability • Better connection with students

  8. Works Cited • Livingstone, Sonia. "Internet Literacy: Young People's Negotiation of New Online Opportunities." Digital Young, Innovation, and the Unexpected 1 (2007): 101-122.MIT Press Journals. Web. 16 Sept. 2012. • "ABCs of Web Literacy: Interactive Tutorial." Ask Us/Get Help. University of Pennsylvania, 12 Dec. 2010. Web. 19 Sept. 2012. <http://gethelp.library.upenn.edu/guides/tutorials/webliteracy/>. • "Smart Board." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Sept. 2012. Web. 21 Sept. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Board>.

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