Saturday, December 8, 2007

TI-30XS MultiView™


http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/homePage/index.html


Features Summary
All the familiar capabilities of current TI scientific calculators plus a host of powerful enhancements. Designed with unique features that allow you to enter more than one calculation, compare results and explore patterns, all on the same screen.
Ideal for:

Geometry

General Math

Statistics

Pre-Algebra

Algebra 1 & 2

Trigonometry

General Science

Biology

Friday, December 7, 2007

Notebook Digital Document Camera


http://www.elmousa.com/presentation/index.html


850 k Pixel progressive scan CCD
XGA (1024x768)resolution
8x Digital Zoom
Easy Plug and Play connections
No focus adjustment needed (FOCUSFREE)
Built-in SD Card slot for easy storage
USB 2.0 for use with Image Mate for PC Software
LED lighting
4.2 pounds

Lenovo ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator



http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=854391


This product offers one-step pass through connections for those who use notebooks and need quick connectivity. It offers top-left corner alignment for easy system attachment. There is a security lock slot to secure both the ThinkPad notebook and the Essential Port Replicator.

Saturday, October 6, 2007

RM Educational Software-Podium



http://www.rmeducation.com/

Create, edit, and publish podcasts from simple interface
Scripting tool
Communicate with parents
Publish lesson guides

Panasonic-LCD Projectors/Hardware


http://www.panasonic.com/business/projectors/home.asp

New Projectors PT-F100U, PT-F100NTU, PT-FW100NTU

Reduced installation costs
Auto Rolling Filter-electrostatic technology
Wireless
Connects to multiple PCs without any cables

Camelot Learning-Math Intervention Curriculum


District Administration April 2007

Camelot Learning-Math Intervention Curriculum
http://www.camelotlearning.com/

Social development
Teaming building
Games/activities-interactive
Math vocabulary
Daily problems
Test-taking skills
Manipulatives

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Web Site Evaluation

Your Name: Keith Stevenson

Name of Site: The New York Times On The Web Learning Network

Date: September 12, 2007 Updated Monday-Friday

URL: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/index.html

Time: 8:46 p.m.

1 = Poor 5 =Exceptional

Design
1. Navigation tools are good. Links are clearly labeled.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Can move from page to page easily.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Site offers interactivity. The visitor is engaged.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Can easily find information.
1 2 3 4 5
5. This site is aesthetically pleasing. Good use of color and graphics.
1 2 3 4 5

Content
1. Site is properly titled.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Additional resource links are included.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Information is useful.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Rich content and will likely be revisited.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Rate this web site as it compares in content to similar web sites.
1 2 3 4 5

Technical Elements
1. All links work.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Thumbnail graphics used. Graphics are appropriately sized.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Alternative text page is offered when heavy graphics or frames are used.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Image links and image maps have a text alternative.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Site shows meaningful information within 30 seconds.
1 2 3 4 5

Credibility
1. Contact person is stated with e-mail address.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Indicates when this page was last updated.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Links are current. (Last 3- 6 months)
1 2 3 4 5
4. Resource links used to develop content are included.
1 2 3 4 5
5. States the name of the host school or organization.
1 2 3 4 5

Total Possible Points = 100

Total Score of this web site: 78

How would you improve this site?
High school students would appreciate more attention getting graphics.

Comments:
This site provides a wealth of teaching resources for all ages—from daily news articles to crossword puzzles, video games, test prep questions, and daily lesson plans tied with published articles.

How would you use this site for your teaching?
Current event articles tied to business education would be useful. Also there are many archived articles on business/economic topics such as the stock market.

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Top 10 Evaluation Criteria for Web Sites

1. Credibility-credentials, authority of author

2. Verifiable-determine validity of site, bibliography

3. Date-current, up-to-date content

4. Aesthetic Appeal-attention-getting content/design

5. Objectivity-unbiased, properly focused goals

6. Navigability-organized links flowing to useful content

7. Efficiency-ease of downloading

8. Educational Value-scholarly content significantly related to objectives

9. Quantity of Information- interactive, growing content/information

10. Requirements-need for proprietary software