Here's a quick recap of some of the ideas presented dring the
CTAP7 Squad's training session, please comment on favorites
or ideas you've got, whether it's building on what we shared or it's
something totally new. We were gratified to see how you all
understood the potential of Bluetooth tablets, and the GTCO
CalComp School Pad product that you were supplied.
Carol:
• Using Power Point as an interactive tool, not necessarily
as a "show"
• Using chart and table features in Powerpoint to allow kids
to do sorting activities
• On Windows machines, using the video screen capture in
the Interwrite Software to save lectures for review and
podcasting
• Sharing her 5th graders initial video projects, made without
cameras, just recompiling still pictures and adding narration
• Using the Bluetooth slate to free your self from your desk and
interact with your computer from anywhere in class
• The awesome Brain Pop interface
Jon:
• Cabling options - use vga and svideo whenever possible
• Turn on subtitles when watching movies
• Download free video @ Google.com (pick iPod format for mp4s)
or Archive.org
• The Epson 82c requires a 3.5 mini male x 3.5 mini male for sound
when using vga video, sample:
https://www.cablesforless.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=14811
• Download 8pARTS
http://www.ctap7.org/docs/8parts%20form.pdf
• Download Sentence pARTS -
http://www.ctap7.org/docs/sentence%20pARTS.pdf
(.doc files upon request)
• Download Cable Camp -
http://www.ctap7.org/docs/cable%20camp.pdf
• Use iTunes as your free media library - audio and video
Brian:
• Find and use your local County's Portal
• Download The Student of Today in pdf format -
http://www.ctap7.org/docs/Today's%20students.pdf
• Visit Brian's excellent podcasting page
http://ctap7podcasting.blogspot.com/
• Use your iPod as a DVR to house all your favorite clips
• Watch and control your clips with an iPod dock and remote -
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=281709
Shop around for the best prices
• Math Activities: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
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A few pointers/ideas:
The Epson82c projector remote works if you point it at the screen. I can mute the audio and visual of the screen while sitting at the back of my room.
As noted in the documentation for the Epson82c, there is no need to let the projector "cool down" as with other projectors. When you turn the projector off, it takes 10-20 seconds for it to be ready to unplug and move. Sweet!
Regarding the projector and the Interwrite pad, both should connect to your laptop effortlessly. I found that turning the projector and the pad on first, and then powering on my laptop seemed to make the connections faster and more automatic.
The projector will display television channels, even if you don't have a television. All it takes is your VCR/DVD player, which usually have a built-in tuner. Be sure to connect an antenna to the VCR/DVD player to aid the built-in tuner. It's intuitive from that point on. (I will be watching the Superbowl in this way.)
That's all for now. Peace.
Great Job Renegade!
I echo your comments about all newer projectors having a much shorter "cool down" period, I have experience with newer NEC's and InFoucus projectors, and it's true for them as well.
Good input on the connecting protocol, don't forget the fastest way to reconnect is through the "connect devices" item in the Interwrite suite.
I DID NOT KNOW about the TV tuner aspect, wow that's handy. Since you're watching the Super Bowl, pick up an HD antenna for about $20 to get an awesome signal.
Sadly, your post reminds me that I have fogotten to bring MY projector home for the big game! Arrgh.
JC
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