why would i want a data projector in my classroom
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Why Would I Want a Data Projector in My Classroom. Presented by Glenda MacPhee [email protected] February, 2011. Survey. Benefits:. Greater student engagement and involvement Increase student independence Teach file management skills in context Easy to take work home and back - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presented by Glenda [email protected]
February, 2011
Why Would I Want a Data Projector in My
Classroom
Survey
Greater student engagement and involvement
Increase student independence Teach file management skills in contextEasy to take work home and backProvides easy ways to link itemsGreater opportunity to address learning
styles, especially visual learnersStudents who might not shine in other ways
become the specialists
Benefits:
Demonstrations Shared reading
WordSMART notebook Building words activities
Shared writing, patternsReading response, story follow-up, graphic
organizersEditingBrainstorming with “moveability”
Inspiration 1, 2Wordle.com
Uses, Literacy:
Calendar NumeracyProblems, and more problem solving
Pictures – numberEstimation
Math
Thematic files, social studiesReduces need for charts and allows greater options
Show video clips, stories using links such as Tumble Books, movies
Agendas/organizers
Uses, other subject areas
View/share completed projects.•Photo stories messages•Power points
•Presentations •Games Jeopardy•Practice
With a mounted data projector no one can sign it out before you.
Allows for more spontaneous times…adjusting to needs of learners
Lots of on-line resources.
Convenience
How-to's for smoother sailing Develop a filing system that works for you.
Place shortcuts on your desktop that link you quickly to commonly used files or folders.
Begin with Scanned worksheets or use already existing computer files to use in manner similar to overhead projector.
Play with SMART Notebook until you feel comfortable with its features.
Mounted data projector means no cords to trip over.
Less wear and tear on mobile units.
Physical Safety
Expensive – Lack of knowledge and timeStuck when they break down
Why should we not use a data projector?
Thoughts
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