Using Tablet computers - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T15:54:51Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:179717?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A275345&feed=yes&xn_auth=noProbeware removes students fr…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-09-23:649749:Comment:3851032009-09-23T22:28:10.234ZHarry Kellerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HarryKeller
Probeware removes students from data taking, a key skill in science. I recently read a paper that compared science labs with and without probeware. They found no improvement in learning with the probes.<br />
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Automated data capture may be what many new lab instruments do, and that's for volume analysis. For understanding the nitty-gritty of science, there's nothing like doing your data capture yourself. You should ask how your lab goals are enhanced by probeware. Be specific and avoid generalities…
Probeware removes students from data taking, a key skill in science. I recently read a paper that compared science labs with and without probeware. They found no improvement in learning with the probes.<br />
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Automated data capture may be what many new lab instruments do, and that's for volume analysis. For understanding the nitty-gritty of science, there's nothing like doing your data capture yourself. You should ask how your lab goals are enhanced by probeware. Be specific and avoid generalities such as "higher-order thinking."<br />
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Too many people use gadgets just because they're new and glitzy and, well, gadgets. That's fine at home but could be asking for trouble in classrooms. If you do anything with OneNo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-12:649749:Comment:2905342009-02-12T15:17:11.258ZMike Hourahinehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/mhourahine
If you do anything with OneNote (and if you use tablet PCs you absolutely should!), you need to follow this guy: <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/onenote_and_education/default.aspx">http://blogs.msdn.com/onenote_and_education/default.aspx</a><br />
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They call him the OneNote Ninja and he's super passionate about OneNote in Education. He's also a really nice guy!
If you do anything with OneNote (and if you use tablet PCs you absolutely should!), you need to follow this guy: <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/onenote_and_education/default.aspx">http://blogs.msdn.com/onenote_and_education/default.aspx</a><br />
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They call him the OneNote Ninja and he's super passionate about OneNote in Education. He's also a really nice guy! I would give these a try:
Phu…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-12:649749:Comment:2902072009-02-12T04:14:55.320ZEduPunkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EduPunker
I would give these a try:<br />
Phun - <a href="http://www.phunland.com">http://www.phunland.com</a><br />
Edusim - <a href="http://edusim3d.com">http://edusim3d.com</a><br />
EToys - <a href="http://www.squeakland.org">http://www.squeakland.org</a>
I would give these a try:<br />
Phun - <a href="http://www.phunland.com">http://www.phunland.com</a><br />
Edusim - <a href="http://edusim3d.com">http://edusim3d.com</a><br />
EToys - <a href="http://www.squeakland.org">http://www.squeakland.org</a> Hi Frances,
Feel free to try…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-12:649749:Comment:2902042009-02-12T04:02:05.000ZBruce Cohenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BruceCohen
Hi Frances,<br />
Feel free to try eNoteFile - notetaking and filing.<br />
Originally designed for healthcare - ideal for tablets.<br />
<a href="http://www.enotefile.com">www.enotefile.com</a>
Hi Frances,<br />
Feel free to try eNoteFile - notetaking and filing.<br />
Originally designed for healthcare - ideal for tablets.<br />
<a href="http://www.enotefile.com">www.enotefile.com</a> We do use the probe ware in o…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-29:649749:Comment:2769562009-01-29T13:55:55.020ZFrances DiDavidehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/didavidef
We do use the probe ware in our high school science classes. They have not extended it beyond that but I know the high school teachers have used it for a long time. With all the emphasis on reading and math at elementary (we have a lot of at risk students) lots of the hands on activities for science have been cut back. Such a shame! I will definitely check out the pics.
We do use the probe ware in our high school science classes. They have not extended it beyond that but I know the high school teachers have used it for a long time. With all the emphasis on reading and math at elementary (we have a lot of at risk students) lots of the hands on activities for science have been cut back. Such a shame! I will definitely check out the pics. Hi Frances,
I feel one area…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-29:649749:Comment:2768062009-01-29T07:41:16.500ZDennis Packhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DennisPack
Hi Frances,<br />
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I feel one area that is being underutilized is the interfacing of laptop/tablet computers with probeware to enable datalogging in science experiments. At JDM Science Education Consultants, we are focusing on providing elementary and middle school teachers with the necessary skills and methods to help them develop activities that use probeware to engage students in the learning process.<br />
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Students can use the computers, connected to probeware, such as temperature and pH probes, to…
Hi Frances,<br />
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I feel one area that is being underutilized is the interfacing of laptop/tablet computers with probeware to enable datalogging in science experiments. At JDM Science Education Consultants, we are focusing on providing elementary and middle school teachers with the necessary skills and methods to help them develop activities that use probeware to engage students in the learning process.<br />
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Students can use the computers, connected to probeware, such as temperature and pH probes, to greatly extend the range of possible hands-on activities. The use of probeware also provides more opportunities for the students to engage in higher order thinking skills.<br />
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Being able to use the computers in this manner is a win-win situation, "more bang for your buck"!<br />
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Check out the photos in my profile for more details.<br />
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Cheers, Dennis I don't care for anything tha…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-28:649749:Comment:2758472009-01-28T21:02:31.330ZApril Chamberlainhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AprilChamberlain
I don't care for anything that you place at two corners of a space to make an interactive whiteboard because more often than not, the wall is not completely flat which creates a break in the projected image.
I don't care for anything that you place at two corners of a space to make an interactive whiteboard because more often than not, the wall is not completely flat which creates a break in the projected image. Thanks April, I have a number…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-28:649749:Comment:2753872009-01-28T16:18:43.586ZFrances DiDavidehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/didavidef
Thanks April, I have a number of elementary school teachers who want Smart boards but they are expensive and bulky to move around. We have looked at the Mimeo technology which is more portable but you still have the problem of configuring the board.
Thanks April, I have a number of elementary school teachers who want Smart boards but they are expensive and bulky to move around. We have looked at the Mimeo technology which is more portable but you still have the problem of configuring the board. They are SmartBoards in the p…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-28:649749:Comment:2753752009-01-28T16:14:15.177ZApril Chamberlainhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AprilChamberlain
They are SmartBoards in the palm of your hand. You can do everything that a Smartboard can but you are not tethered to a wall or cable. It is easy to use and walk around with. Students love them because they don't have to go to the front of the room to write on the board, they can do it from their seat. You can teach from anywhere in the classroom. The notebook (files) can be exported as PDFs too. The airliner can also be shared from teacher to teacher where the smartboard isn't mobile. Also, a…
They are SmartBoards in the palm of your hand. You can do everything that a Smartboard can but you are not tethered to a wall or cable. It is easy to use and walk around with. Students love them because they don't have to go to the front of the room to write on the board, they can do it from their seat. You can teach from anywhere in the classroom. The notebook (files) can be exported as PDFs too. The airliner can also be shared from teacher to teacher where the smartboard isn't mobile. Also, a smartboard runs around $1,200 where a airliner (slate) runs $400. This way, more students and teachers can have the experinece that just a few. It is good to see other schoo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-28:649749:Comment:2753642009-01-28T16:10:22.268ZFrances DiDavidehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/didavidef
It is good to see other schools going this route. There is talk about adding smart boards, but there are plans to completely redo the science classrooms in the future so that is up in the air for now. I have never see Smart Airlines, how do they work?
It is good to see other schools going this route. There is talk about adding smart boards, but there are plans to completely redo the science classrooms in the future so that is up in the air for now. I have never see Smart Airlines, how do they work?