Technology Toys

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Technology Toys

• by Denise Krefting

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Lets look at

• Instant Messenger
• Video cameras-distance communication
• Password Keeper
• Flash Drive
• Ipods and ITouch
• Computer Presentation Remotes
• Drawing Slate
• Electronic White Board and Slates
• Palms and Probes

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Lets Look at

• HandHelds (Augmented Reality)
• Cell Phones in Education
• TI Navigator with Calculators
• Pico Cricket
• Virtual Pets

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Instant Messaging

• AIM- AOL Instant Messaging
• Yahoo Instant Messaging
• Google Talk
• IChat
• Skype
• Send text, documents, etc
• Some will do audio and video
• Connect to math experts and professionals who use
  math

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Video IM/Polycoms

• Built In cameras
• Add on cameras
• Voice and Video
• Global connections
• Connect to experts
• Professionals who use math
• Field trips

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USB Drives

• Act like another drive
• Can be formatted
• Small
• Easily transported
• Bottle Opener )
• Hold the entire OS or application

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IPODS/Itouch

• Audio- used for auditory learners, test taking
• Video- Math videos with Discovery Education
  Streaming, etc..
• Italk- allows students/teachers to enter
  conversations into the iPod to be transfer to the
  computer
• Connect to the Internet
• Act like a mouse
• Games

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Computer Presentation Remotes

• Allow user to roam the room while interacting
  with the computer
• Laser Pointer
• USB

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Drawing Slates/Graphic Tablets

• Input Device
• Write, draw
• Immediate to the computer
• Projectable

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Electronic White Boards/Slates

• Interactive
• Remote (not tied to the computer)
• Differentiation

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Handhelds- Augmented Reality

• Use GPS
• Interact with environment
• Virtual connection
• Gaming
• Introduction

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Cell Phones

• Polling
• Text pictures to website
• Audio casts
• Calculators
• GPS

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Texas Instruments Navigator

• Wireless with calculators
• Track Progress in real time
• Poll for instant feedback
• Share data

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PicoCricket

• Programmable - LEGO like
• Creative- create musical sculptures, interactive
  jewelry, etc
• Critical thinking
• Application of math skills
• Overview

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Password Keepers

• Macintosh- Ciphsafe (http//ciphsafe.sourceforge.n
  et/)
• Windows- Password Keeper (http//www.versiontracke
  r.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/11770)

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Virtuals- WebKinz

• http//www.webkinz.com/
• Plush pets with a secret code to become a virtual
  pet owner- care for pet, build virtual
  environment
• Earn KinzCash
• Play games to get KinzCash

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• Questions, Comments, Other technologies you wish
  to share?