Achieving more with less Volume II: Classroom Technology

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Achieving more with lessVolume II Classroom
Technology

• Gethin Nichols
• gnichols_at_rm.com

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Sustainable ICT

• Achieve better value by using technology
• Safe, cost-effective, innovative, reliable ICT
• Look to the long term
• Appropriate Cost Effective Support
• Safe Secure Access
• More effective communication
• Personalise the Learning Experience
• Ensure a fit for purpose classroom

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True Value for Money

• Using green ICT to avoid unnecessary costs
• Visualisers
• Lesson Resources on VLEs
• Digital Text Books
• Choosing the right technology
• Regularly used ICT gives better value
• Matching specifications to needs
• Achieving success with low cost items

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Software

• Are you using what youve got?
• IWB Software Communities
• Training
• Curriculum Creative Software
• Using software with hardware
• Open Source and The Cloud
• Free v paid

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A long-term WCT Strategy

• What technology suits the individual teaching
  styles?
• What technology achieves the correct level of
  engagement and enthusiasm from learners?

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What do you want to achieve?

• There are many alternatives to the standard
  interactive whiteboard classroom set-up
• Is there a more appropriate alternative?
• Whats more important
• What it is?
• What it does?

The whiteboard versus....
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Epson Ultra Short Throw
Interactive
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• Advanced Connectivity
• Networked for remote management
• Optional Wireless Module
• Optional Interactivity

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The Interactive Table Concept
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RM Vertable

• Exclusive bespoke design
• Height Adjustable
• Group interactivity
• Portable and designed
• for education
• Fraction of the cost
• of similar products

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RM ePad

• RF Wireless Tablet
• LCD Display
• No software required
• Teaching Tool
• Collaborative Tool

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Idea Paint

• Making best use of wall space
• Any wall becomes a Learning Space
• Collaborative and Inclusive

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What else could you achieve?

• There are many products that provide additional
  ways of teaching

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Visualisers

• Its what you do with them that counts
• Text and students work
• Practical Demonstrations
• One-stop video device for the classroom
• Extending use across the curriculum

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Samsung UF80 14x Optical Zoom, 20fps, XGA,
auto-focus, DVI
Samsung 850DX 14x Optical Zoom, 20fps, XGA,
auto-focus
AVerVision CP130 8x Digital Zoom, 12fps, XGA
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Hue HD Webcam

• Quality web-cam with ideas above its station
• 10x Digital Zoom
• Built-in Microphone
• CMOS 2MP camera
• Snapshot button

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How do we organise all this choice?
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Alternative Technologies

• What is available that enhances teaching and
  learning?
• Real Centre-esque
• TTS and Essentials Products
• Emerging Technologies

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Come and see us

• To find out more about visiting the REAL Centre,
  go to
• www.rm.com/realcentre

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Case Study Stockley Academy We chose LEGO
Education to fulfil our vision for the classroom
of the future because they understood the
importance of inclusion, creative thinking and
cross-curricular project work. I am delighted
that we are able to work with such an
organisation, which produces creative, high
quality and sophisticated products for children
of all ages and abilities.Aftab Ahmed,
Director of ICT
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WeDo

• The WeDo Construction set enables students
  to build and program simple LEGO models
  that are plugged into a computer.
• The set contains more than 150 elements,
  including a motor, motion and tilt sensors and
  the LEGO USB Hub.
• Provides a stepping-stone for teaching the basics
  of robotics

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WeDo

• Ideal for introducing technology into curriculum
  areas such as science, technology, maths and
  language lessons
• Ideal for cross-curricular and project-based
  learning

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WeDo

• Primary school pupils ages 7 to 11 build and
  program their own solutions
• Simple, drag-and-drop software created in
  LabVIEW.
• A hands-on learning experience that actively
  engages children
• Creative thinking
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving skills

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LEGO Mindstorms NXT

• The base set includes
• Programmable NXT Brick, providing on-brick
  programming and data logging
• Three interactive servo motors
• Ultrasonic, sound, light and two touch sensors
• Rechargeable battery, connecting cables, and
  full-colour building instructions.

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A LEGO Education Centre is a school based
education hub that provides creative and
innovative learning opportunities for all ages
and abilities, using the LEGO products and other
associated elements.
It enables staff, parents and students to develop
their thinking with hands-on, exciting problems
and share their experiences with the wider
education community.
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Can we still afford to innovate?
Can we afford not to innovate?

• Nothing in the real world has changed
• The challenge of the digital native
• Creativity enables adaptability
• Individualisation not massification
• Competency based learning
• Less Didactic, More Mentoring

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Leading Edge Technologies

• 3D Projection
• 3D Printing
• Green Screen Technology
• Interactive Graffiti
• Immersion Rooms

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Conclusion

• Austerity doesnt need to be at the expense of
  good ICT use in the classroom
• Innovation is still essential to keep pace, but
  only if sustainable and effective

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