Technology in the Classroom

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Technology in the Classroom

• Arnar Sigurjónsson
• October 14th, 2005

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Background

• Iceland University of Education 2001-2004
• Classroom teacher, ages 11-15
• Subject Mathematics, physics and chemistry

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Technology in the classroom

• What kind of technology?
• Working with computers
• Video making

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Working with computers

• Endless possibilities e.g.
• Powerpoint presentation
• Sound sculpture
• Radio program

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How hot is the Sun?

• 15 million degrees Celsius
• 27 million degrees Fahrenheit
• Magnifying glass
• This makes the light very bright and the heat is
  so hot it could start a fire

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The Icelandic language

• Play a sample

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Sound sculpture

• Play a sample

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Video making I

• What do you need?
• Video Camera
• Mini DV cassette
• Microphone
• Video Camera with MIC IN plug
• Computer

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Video making II

• Most PC-computer with Windows XP are equipped
  with Window Movie Maker

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What kind of video?

• Documentary
• Interviews
• Movie
• Video sculpture

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Demo

• Demo from a documentary that was made by 12-13
  years old students in Laugalækjarskoli (8th grade)