tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post6839255853783697237..comments2021-08-12T02:53:25.760-04:00Comments on A GeekyMomma's Blog: Win a Free InFocus Interactive Projector!Lee Kolberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-9475698315204518272011-01-10T19:55:53.235-05:002011-01-10T19:55:53.235-05:00This comment by Stacy Lord, was originally posted ...This comment by Stacy Lord, was originally posted on Jan.2 and inadvertantly deleted. <br /><br />Wow, if found your link through my Tweet list (@stacy_lord) and here I am overwhelmed with the possibilities of being able to offer my students a fantastic interactive process. By combining the InFocus IN3916 with the great discovery of the website; The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers, you have in your hands the tools to engage the hardest of students, for me that means teaching the students in my inner-city middle school art room. After spending sometime listening and reading about the variety of scientists and engineers available on the website, I was drawn to Rich Robinson the Nanoscientist. What peaked my interest is his way of describing what he does, both as a nanoscientist and as an artist. Art affects every walk of life and the crossover between artist and other professions is so very small that it can be easily overlooked by many people (students included). The lesson I would be able to teach would be many but the benefits of using the InFocus IN3916 would be endless. To name a few: It would all me to scroll through the website without being attached to my computer. It would free me up to walk around my room, engaging the students while keeping tabs on behavior. It would allow me to pull up a white screen to take notes on or illustrate an idea. It would allow me to hand off the wand to a student who could then interact with the presentation allowing for greater engagement and interest. It would also bring technology into my classroom beyond the overhead and LCD projector I currently have <br />Rich Robinson talks about trying to capture his subject’s souls when he photographs. He talks about taking responsibility and actively works towards keeping our plant healthy, for all of us. As a teacher I believe in providing the very best I have to offer to every one of my students, regardless of where they come from or where they go after.Lee Kolberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-9759215869893799372011-01-08T19:53:50.741-05:002011-01-08T19:53:50.741-05:00@shannonwa on twitter, part 3
Then, using MovieMak...@shannonwa on twitter, part 3<br />Then, using MovieMaker (another free tool), students can sync their still and video images to the <br /><br />imported Audacity soundtrack, then finish up by adding titling and credits. Since this will be these <br /><br />students first experience with Moviemaker, again, the availability of the projector to project the <br /><br />computer image for all to see the steps involved in the uploading and syncing process is key to <br /><br />success of the project. We'd be able to use the wand to highlight key or tricky steps of the process.<br /><br />Pop a bowl of popcorn, and students are all set to proudly present their final projects. I envision <br /><br />some students may want to present to the whole school in our cafeteria/auditorium. David Fisher's <br /><br />review makes it sound as if this IN3900 projector will have no difficulty providing a crisp image on the large wall screen. Other students may want to upload their video biographies to Glogster EDU, and embed these in our class wikis to share with friends and family both near and far. We've discovered that students are incredibly motivated when their work has an expanded audience. Instead of a paper written for a singular audience (the classroom teacher), friends, family, and even the whole world are potential fans or critics.<br /><br />The project provides students an opportunity to practice critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills. Sound like a winner? We hope so!<br />Phew- finally figured out how to squeeze this whole post in, despite blogger post limits!shannonthelibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183468823672296000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-81032198420688562062011-01-08T19:52:26.935-05:002011-01-08T19:52:26.935-05:00@shannonwa on twitter, part 2
After students have...@shannonwa on twitter, part 2<br /><br />After students have written first drafts of their own biographies, they can use the interactive <br /><br />projector to model the editing process. Using the included software, students can take turns <br /><br />presenting their work to peers and their classroom teacher for editing and revision (and celebratory <br /><br />comments, too). Then, students can move onto the multimedia stage: storyboarding what visuals <br /><br />might support their text. We're fortunate to have a number of RCA Small Wonder pocket cameras in <br /><br />all of our classrooms, so students can take turns filming each other, or capturing still images to <br /><br />support their text. They may also go online to search for Creative Commons images that may be <br /><br />available to enhance their projects. Once again, the projector will come in handy in demonstrating <br /><br />the steps in each of these tasks, discussing appropriate and ethical use, and allowing students <br /><br />clear visuals of the steps they'll be doing themselves. <br /><br />Using Audacity, students can record a sound track of their biography. With the projector, it will be <br /><br />easy for several students to collaborate and provide peer support for each other's projects (i.e. "a barking dog sound effect barking dog would make this part of your biography seem scarier.") Being able to project the multiple sound tracks on a large screen will make it much easier for these students to learn to manipulate this software, and to work collaboratively. <br />To be continued...shannonthelibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183468823672296000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-39440557927297722702011-01-08T19:51:25.843-05:002011-01-08T19:51:25.843-05:00@shannonwa on twitter, part 1:
Wow! I really lik...@shannonwa on twitter, part 1:<br /><br />Wow! I really like The Secret Life of Scientists videos. The site has a great selection, and I've discovered several that have immediate classroom audiences. One project that could make good <br />use of this resource and the InFocus IN3900 interactive projector is a unit of study our 4th graders are about to undertake. In Language Arts, they'll be studying biography and memoir, including writing their own. One prompt is "tell us something we may not know about you"; how well this fits in with the secret life of scientists! I've proposed to the classroom teachers that we use several Secret Life of Scientists videos as a model of what our students might create, to move their biography "from the page to the stage." As they'll also be moving into a science of flight unit, the <br />work of Allan Adams: Theoretical Physicist/Glider Pilot is particularly appropriate to showcase as an example. I'm really impressed by his obvious energy and enthusiasm for flying. Other videos introducing Nate Ball, Mollie Woodworth, and Caroline Moore, may also be engaging for 4th graders. I like how the Secret Life resource presents segments where the scientists introduce their science specialty, in addition to the segments on the private passions.<br />To be continued...shannonthelibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183468823672296000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-29024730676767835422011-01-08T19:49:03.595-05:002011-01-08T19:49:03.595-05:00@shannonwa on twitter, part 1
Wow! I really like ...@shannonwa on twitter, part 1<br />Wow! I really like The Secret Life of Scientists videos. The site has a great selection, and I've <br /><br />discovered several that have immediate classroom audiences. One project that could make good <br /><br />use of this resource and the InFocus IN3900 interactive projector is a unit of study our 4th graders <br /><br />are about to undertake. In Language Arts, they'll be studying biography and memoir, including <br /><br />writing their own. One prompt is "tell us something we may not know about you"; how well this fits <br /><br />in with the secret life of scientists! I've proposed to the classroom teachers that we use several <br /><br />Secret Life of Scientists videos as a model of what our students might create, to move their <br /><br />biography "from the page to the stage." As they'll also be moving into a science of flight unit, the <br /><br />work of Allan Adams: Theoretical Physicist/Glider Pilot is particularly appropriate to showcase as an <br /><br />example. I'm really impressed by his obvious energy and enthusiasm for flying. Other videos <br /><br />introducing Nate Ball, Mechanical Engineer/Free Runner; Mollie Woodworth, <br /><br />Neuroscientist/Cheerleader; and Caroline Moore, Teen Astronomer/Singer may also be engaging for <br /><br />4th graders. I like how the Secret Life resource presents segments where the scientists introduce <br /><br />their science specialty, in addition to the segments on the private passions.<br /><br />After students have written first drafts of their own biographies, they can use the interactive <br /><br />projector to model the editing process. Using the included software, students can take turns <br /><br />presenting their work to peers and their classroom teacher for editing and revision (and celebratory <br /><br />comments, too). Then, students can move onto the multimedia stage: storyboarding what visuals <br /><br />might support their text. We're fortunate to have a number of RCA Small Wonder pocket cameras in <br /><br />all of our classrooms, so students can take turns filming each other, or capturing still images to <br /><br />support their text. They may also go online to search for Creative Commons images that may be <br /><br />available to enhance their projects. Once again, the projector will come in handy in demonstrating <br /><br />the steps in each of these tasks, discussing appropriate and ethical use, and allowing students <br /><br />clear visuals of the steps they'll be doing themselves. <br /><br />Using Audacity, students can record a sound track of their biography. With the projector, it will be <br /><br />easy for several students to collaborate and provide peer support for each other's projects (i.e. "a barking dog sound effect barking dog would make this part of your biography seem scarier.") Being able to project the multiple sound tracks on a large screen will make it much easier for these students to learn to manipulate this software, and to work collaboratively.shannonthelibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183468823672296000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-68364067956286956872011-01-08T09:26:28.501-05:002011-01-08T09:26:28.501-05:00I love the secret lives of scientists. I would use...I love the secret lives of scientists. I would use the posts to do many things. However, when I watched Michio Kaku video of how his love for ice skating was connected to the laws of physics I knew I could help my students make better connections between science in the classroom and science in real life. It is so important for students to see why science is relevant to their life and how understanding science can make them better problem solvers even if they don't want a career in science. Also, I thought the profile of Michio Kaku's family was another great connection to show how someones life experiences are a lot like the students lifes. If they want to be successful they can choose to be successful, just like Michio's mom and dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-84416848098666963892011-01-07T23:25:49.785-05:002011-01-07T23:25:49.785-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357961746182232333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-4981563699505474622011-01-07T23:18:34.643-05:002011-01-07T23:18:34.643-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357961746182232333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-29366704883770695812011-01-07T23:16:51.299-05:002011-01-07T23:16:51.299-05:00First of all, thanks Lee for this opportunity. I&#...First of all, thanks Lee for this opportunity. I'm a 7th grade science teacher in North Carolina (@twilliamson15) and frequently fight the perception that "scientists" are strictly "Old Dead Guys". In past years I have set up Skype conversations with meteorologists both in the broadcast field, as well as working for the National Weather Service and for the private sector. This year, I have set up conversations with engineers at two roller coaster design firms. I think it is important for our students to see that science is not something done in a lab by balding or crazy-haired men with a propensity for mixing chemicals and blowing things up.<br /><br />The Secret Life site is an excellent example of some of the real world aspects of scientific thinking. Part of my goal is to teach my students that you don't have to "be a scientist" to benefit from thinking like one. Having a wide range of folks in different scientific fields will be a great resource for sharing this concept with my 7th graders. <br /><br />One of the things I also try and work with my students on is the reality of job availability. I love that there is a Game Developer included on the list of scientists at Secret Life. Just like Roller Coaster Designers, Game Design is a field that is largely thought about from the perspective of some of the lower performing students in my class. Kids that attempt to frequently "escape from the model of schools". These jobs are looked at as the pinnacle of achievement for 7th grade gamers or thrill seekers. I like to inject the reality that while they are science jobs, they are exceedingly rare. The number of video game PLAYERS greatly exceeds the number of video game programmers. The same goes for Roller Coaster Design as there are roughly a dozen design firms worldwide that make the majority of the coasters at theme parks around the world. <br /><br />One way I would use the projector would be to share the stories of the scientists at the Secret Life site. I would follow this up by having my students look into the particular jobs these people hold and use various tools to present their findings. Students could look for information on the number of jobs available, pay scale, skills required for employment, required degrees, etc. I would give them the opportunity to use various tools such as Glogster, Kidblog, and Animoto to share their findings with their classmates. The projector would aid the students in the presentation of their findings. <br /><br />I also think it would be excellent to add some Skype sessions with any of the Secret Life scientists throughout the course of my school year. My kids love the opportunity to converse with folks actually out in the field of science. The site has at the very least given me a few other science careers to seek out locally for additional conversations. <br /><br />Thanks so much for pushing my thinking!Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357961746182232333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-41561302746973062932011-01-07T21:46:44.526-05:002011-01-07T21:46:44.526-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bekka Stasnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522198120620160790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-63784607220342806962011-01-07T21:43:05.003-05:002011-01-07T21:43:05.003-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bekka Stasnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522198120620160790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-55325652903985099692011-01-07T21:39:46.234-05:002011-01-07T21:39:46.234-05:00I teach 7th grade science at a magnet school for p...I teach 7th grade science at a magnet school for performing and communication arts. Although our district has a core curriculum that we are required to follow, at my school, we are highly encouraged to integrate the arts into our classes. <br />When I visited the Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers I was really intrigued with the scientists and engineers secret lives. I immediately felt a connection with them because I feel that I have a sort of secret life outside of being a science teacher. I didn’t ever plan to be a teacher, and didn’t realize that it was something that I wanted to do until my senior year in college when I was majoring in marine biology. I had an internship in the education department at the Mystic Aquarium and the first time that I saw the excitement on one of my student’s faces when they “got” what I was teaching, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. <br />I get to integrate my “secret life” as a marine biologist into my lessons and into my middle school science classroom through class discussions and through the multiple saltwater tanks that I have. (I have collected all of the organisms that are in the tanks) I think that my students can make a connection with me, since we can talk about the animals in the saltwater tanks in the classroom as well as ocean life in general. I think that it is important for students to see that teachers do have lives outside of school. <br />I immediately made a connection with biologist Caryn Babian on the “Secret Life” site. Both because of her love of science, but also because of her integration of art into science. Caryn said something that really resonated with me. She said in her video “The Art of Science” She said that “it is not uncommon for people to get really scared of drawing” I know this first hand. When I try to get my students to draw in my class, I hear – “I can’t draw.” (Neither can I by the way…) but I really like how she encourages her students to get to draw - she makes it relatable to them. Instead of having her students draw da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, she has her students draw Charlie Brown – He’s so much friendlier, and students can relate to him. And in turn, students are able to put aside their fears of drawing and be successful at it.<br />If I were to incorporate “The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers” site and the InFocus IN3900 series projector, I would use them to encourage students to not be afraid of drawing and to encourage them to embrace their “secret life.”<br />Having an interactive projector will allow all students to be able to interactively draw on the screen and show their artistic talents to the rest of the class, in addition to allowing me to teach science in a way that is relatable to 7th graders. The “secret life” site will hopefully encourage students to embrace their “secret life” whatever it may be – an artist, a juggler, a figure skater, a cheerleader… because it makes them who they are. <br />I plan on introducing my students to the “Secret Life” site and to Caryn Babian even if I don’t win, because I think that they will gain confidence their artistic ability, and they will learn to embrace their “secret life.”Bekka Stasnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522198120620160790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-26250983275189206632011-01-07T21:38:42.090-05:002011-01-07T21:38:42.090-05:00My name is Bekka Stasny (@ascienceteacher).
I tea...My name is Bekka Stasny (@ascienceteacher). <br />I teach 7th grade science at a magnet school for performing and communication arts in Bradenton, FL. <br />Although our district has a core curriculum that we are required to follow, at my school, we are highly encouraged to integrate the arts into our classes. <br />When I visited the Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers I was really intrigued with the scientists and engineers secret lives. I immediately felt a connection with them because I feel that I have a sort of secret life outside of being a science teacher. I didn’t ever plan to be a teacher, and didn’t realize that it was something that I wanted to do until my senior year in college when I was majoring in marine biology. I had an internship in the education department at the Mystic Aquarium and the first time that I saw the excitement on one of my student’s faces when they “got” what I was teaching, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. <br />I get to integrate my “secret life” as a marine biologist into my lessons and into my middle school science classroom through class discussions and through the multiple saltwater tanks that I have. (I have collected all of the organisms that are in the tanks) I think that my students can make a connection with me, since we can talk about the animals in the saltwater tanks in the classroom as well as ocean life in general. I think that it is important for students to see that teachers do have lives outside of school. <br />I immediately made a connection with biologist Caryn Babian on the “Secret Life” site. Both because of her love of science, but also because of her integration of art into science. Caryn said something that really resonated with me. She said in her video “The Art of Science” She said that “it is not uncommon for people to get really scared of drawing” I know this first hand. When I try to get my students to draw in my class, I hear – “I can’t draw.” (Neither can I by the way…) but I really like how she encourages her students to get to draw - she makes it relatable to them. Instead of having her students draw da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, she has her students draw Charlie Brown – He’s so much friendlier, and students can relate to him. And in turn, students are able to put aside their fears of drawing and be successful at it.<br />If I were to incorporate “The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers” site and the InFocus IN3900 series projector, I would use them to encourage students to not be afraid of drawing and to encourage them to embrace their “secret life.”<br />Having an interactive projector will allow all students to be able to interactively draw on the screen and show their artistic talents to the rest of the class, in addition to allowing me to teach science in a way that is relatable to 7th graders. The “secret life” site will hopefully encourage students to embrace their “secret life” whatever it may be – an artist, a juggler, a figure skater, a cheerleader… because it makes them who they are. <br />I plan on introducing my students to the “Secret Life” site and to Caryn Babian even if I don’t win, because I think that they will gain confidence their artistic ability, and they will learn to embrace their “secret life.”Bekka Stasnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522198120620160790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-56051214943976302852011-01-07T10:38:29.771-05:002011-01-07T10:38:29.771-05:00twitter: @Thebehaviorguy
As a behavior specialist...twitter: @Thebehaviorguy<br /><br />As a behavior specialist working with children with Autism I have learned how to harness the power of graphics/visuals to help these children gain a better understanding of the world around them. Images and stories help comprehension of social situations through the use of social stories. Visual schedules help students understand what is coming ahead and when activities are ending. Over the years I have written many social stories and created visual schedules which have been printed and shared with educators and families around the world. These stories and other materials have can be used as a lesson in the classroom either in small or large groups or with individuals to teach specific skills. <br /><br />One area I have wanted teachers to expand on is to take these stories and use them as interactive PowerPoint’s with all the animations, sounds and utilization of the ability to manipulate and activate the characters through these stories. Using these PowerPoints in addition to having them printed as books or visuals, would be attacking a social communication issue through 2 different media outlets, computer and print . <br /><br />As I do not have my own classroom with a projector, the InFocus interactive projector would give me the the power to activate and move story characters into the teacher and child’s hands as they walk through social situations. I would share and teach teachers how this can be done easily in their classrooms with their students with autism and other developmental disabilities. These sessions can then be taped and shared with the Secret Lives of Scientists and or posted via the web for others to see the power of interactive projectors and Powerpoint.Darren Tagliarinihttp://www.thebehaviorguy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-11960377119876197272011-01-04T08:32:39.719-05:002011-01-04T08:32:39.719-05:00Hi Lee,
Thanks for your very generous offer to giv...Hi Lee,<br />Thanks for your very generous offer to give away the InFocus 3900 projector to a lucky teacher. As yours is, my classroom is already pimped out with most of the cool techie tools a nerdy teacher could want. So, my plan, if you choose me to win, is to give the projector away, too. Our elementary science teacher desperately needs a projector to use with her 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes. She has a huge job and as such I'd like to be able to reward her for her awesome efforts and supply her with needed technology to enhance Science lessons. Our district is facing budget cuts just like everyone else. I'm sharing the Secret Life of Scientists site with her when I get to school this morning. No doubt she will be as pumped as I was when I arrived on the site and looked for third grade applications. The snowflakes are looking pretty good for inclusion next week in Science.<br />As a fellow DEN STAR, I thank you for your generosity and hope you pick me to win!<br />My twitter name is @lorir.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117670848465724665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-42550420444088664342011-01-02T21:28:53.418-05:002011-01-02T21:28:53.418-05:00I’m a primary school librarian. My twitter name i...I’m a primary school librarian. My twitter name is @turrean. We do a lesson in the library which challenges the kids to examine their conception of what a scientist is and does. Even today, kids see and internalize a stereotyped conception of scientists as remote, white-coat-wearing, and quite possibly “mad” guys off in a laboratory somewhere. Science is seen as something scientists do, not something people do. The kids discuss & brainstorm their current conceptions. Then we read Snowflake Bentley, the biography of a citizen scientist, and discuss how in many ways he doesn’t fit the stereotypical ideas of a scientist. My lesson is online here: http://tinyurl.com/25gtjog (I had fun adding in lots of media resources.)<br /><br />Content from “Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers” is just right for this lesson. When I opened the link in your post, the very first blog post had a link to electron microscope pics of snowflakes (perfect or what!) I want to share the video clip on teenage astronomer Caroline Moore, as she’s about as far from the stereotypical scientist as you can get, and then have the kids explore other scientists’ lives, both on the site and in books. <br /><br />I’d love to add the projector to our school--it would absolutely perfect to add to the computer lab. We could easily share images of stereotypical scientists from the media, show video clips of Wilson Bentley’s life and the lives of other scientists. After our kids draw pictures of their old and new conceptions of what a scientist is and does, and add voice narration, we can share them easily with a whole group.Media Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12528823388519073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-73243457505509548412011-01-02T19:59:49.088-05:002011-01-02T19:59:49.088-05:00Engaging and exciting students in the Digital Medi...Engaging and exciting students in the Digital Media Production class that I teach is my goal. I would use the Secret Life Scientist website - Colin Angle: Roboticist and InFocus projector to teach students about robotics and computer programming. I would also have the students use the Secret Life Scientist website and InFocus projector to create and deliver presentations.<br /><br />Twitter: @dmp_gctcUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01943320192829389518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-61451715079534963762011-01-02T19:47:55.429-05:002011-01-02T19:47:55.429-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maryann Molishushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11092566731134667653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-42253725979012265412011-01-02T19:43:28.090-05:002011-01-02T19:43:28.090-05:00Lee,
I was so glad to have the time this week to ...Lee,<br /><br />I was so glad to have the time this week to explore the Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers site, something I’ve been wanting to do. I was also glad I read your post about the InFocus IN3900 series projector, which seems like a great tool for the classroom.<br /><br />Before I went to the Secret Life site, there was (surprisingly) no doubt in my mind that I would find a scientist who would be perfect for an event that’s in its eighth year in my second grade classroom – my Science Circus Camp! I was sure I’d find a scientist who would relate to our circus theme, and I did, Gavin Schmidt, climate scientist and juggler!! One of the focuses of our spring Science Circus Camp is to help the children think about careers and to help the children begin to explore ways they can work at things they really enjoy. This is a great message that Gavin shares.<br /><br />This will be the eighth year I’ve combined one of our science units, Balancing and Weighing with a circus theme. We “ditch” the usually school routine for a week and turn our days into a camp-like setting, spending most of the days working on science activities. The children learn how balance is related to the circus, and on the last day of our five days of camp, they perform for family and other invited guests in their own circus! Not only are they learning about balancing and weighing during the week, they’re also learning how to apply their knowledge to a real-life event. And, it’s so much fun! We invite parents to help for the week, past students and high school volunteers have helped as camp counselors, and for most of the years we have been able to merge with a classroom that typically learns in a small group setting, building cooperative skills and giving the children a chance to work with their peers in a totally different and exciting way! The teachers, students, and community work together and it’s fantastic!<br /><br />This year, I am working in a full-inclusion classroom with another teacher and instructional support assistant. Sometimes, we split the students into small groups to work in ways that are best for learning. It would be wonderful to have the InFocus IN3900 series projector to use when we are working with our small groups. Often times we project items (interactive or not) related to the lessons we are teaching or post things as visual aids. We have a classroom projector and SmartBoard, but having an additional projector that we could use with a laptop in another area of the classroom or even in the hall would be ideal! <br /><br />Additionally, as part of our study related to the circus, the children investigate careers that could allow one to work in the circus as well as in other places. I am thinking that the Secret Life of Scientists will show the children that a career in science does not mean that one need only be interested in science. The children will be able to see that they can study science but also pursue other interests. And, another benefit of this site is that the children will be able to explore the many activities that require balance. Again, having the project will allow us to have the children work in small groups to explore the Secret Life of Scientists during transitions and as we relate real life to our Balancing and Weighing unit.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Maryann Molishus<br />MaryannM on TwitterMaryann Molishushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11092566731134667653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-74844542987258680212011-01-02T14:14:00.722-05:002011-01-02T14:14:00.722-05:00Wow, if found your link through my Tweet list (@st...Wow, if found your link through my Tweet list (@stacy_lord) and here I am overwhelmed with the possibilities of being able to offer my students a fantastic interactive process. By combining the InFocus IN3916 with the great discovery of the website; The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers, you have in your hands the tools to engage the hardest of students, for me that means teaching the students in my inner-city middle school art room. After spending sometime listening and reading about the variety of scientists and engineers available on the website, I was drawn to Rich Robinson the Nanoscientist. What peaked my interest is his way of describing what he does, both as a nanoscientist and as an artist. Art affects every walk of life and the crossover between artist and other professions is so very small that it can be easily overlooked by many people (students included). The lesson I would be able to teach would be many but the benefits of using the InFocus IN3916 would be endless. To name a few: It would all me to scroll through the website without being attached to my computer. It would free me up to walk around my room, engaging the students while keeping tabs on behavior. It would allow me to pull up a white screen to take notes on or illustrate an idea. It would allow me to hand off the wand to a student who could then interact with the presentation allowing for greater engagement and interest. It would also bring technology into my classroom beyond the overhead and LCD projector I currently have <br />Rich Robinson talks about trying to capture his subject’s souls when he photographs. He talks about taking responsibility and actively works towards keeping our plant healthy, for all of us. As a teacher I believe in providing the very best I have to offer to every one of my students, regardless of where they come from or where they go after.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18173351655298081197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-56957185249083258472011-01-02T12:58:34.863-05:002011-01-02T12:58:34.863-05:00Wow Lee !!
I teach English and Math in two seconda...Wow Lee !!<br />I teach English and Math in two secondary schools in a rural area in Argentina.<br />Internet and technology have opened a wide window to the world from my classes.<br />We're starting to use the CLIL approach and connecting Math, English and Visual thinking will be great.<br />I'd use the projector to improve that practice in so many ways !!!Susana Canelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017500676806786026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-46695357667000794812011-01-02T10:36:26.099-05:002011-01-02T10:36:26.099-05:00OK- iPod typing is interesting...
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Pum...OK- iPod typing is interesting...<br />there= their<br />Pumping= pimping<br />Auto correct IS NOT a friend of mineMrs. Duffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005860668362074546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-65344283234325387912011-01-02T10:24:05.879-05:002011-01-02T10:24:05.879-05:00Thanks for sharing The Secret Life of Scientists! ...Thanks for sharing The Secret Life of Scientists! I loved Caryn Babaian's use of visual learning. I would love to use the projector in my 6th grade classroom to also use visual learning. This would be a great enrichment to my "JoyfulNoise" poetry unit. Students investigate and then rehearse the insect inspired poetry. There choral reading performance and art work would definitely be enhanced with this projector. <br />Thanks for this opportunity to dream of my own pumped out classroom and the chance to motivate my students in a new way.<br />@teacher6th KarlaMrs. Duffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005860668362074546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-83213464247992818382011-01-02T10:17:36.985-05:002011-01-02T10:17:36.985-05:00Hello Lee, cheryloakes50 here! I am here reporting...Hello Lee, cheryloakes50 here! I am here reporting for the Secret Life of Scientists and Infocus projector contest. I am co-teaching two science classes as a special education teacher at my high school. Students are always asking us why they have to learn about science. I found the perfect support for my answer, Mollie Woodworth. She lives and works in Boston at MIT as a scientist. She is energetic and makes connections to our students through cheerleading and her energy.Mollie makes learning science cool. I would use Mollie's videos to make connections to and with our students. Then, I would use the projector as a way for our students to be involved in making science come alive, by having the projector be a hands on center where the students would present their research and design how the learning subject or topic of the week would be captured and available to their classmates. An example would be the periodic table collides with Mollie Woodworth! Mollie makes learning real, with real world connections. I would ask my students to use the Secret Life of Scientist website as a model, the periodic table, and learning about QR code and make each element come alive. I read about using QR codes here, http://blog.simplek12.com/technology/how-to-use-qr-codes-in-student-projects/. With the inFocus projector as a center and focal point for students, I believe I would be able to engage my students and have them make science real for all high school students.Cheryloakes50https://www.blogger.com/profile/05109916636552623596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-55449577172826459542011-01-02T10:09:19.388-05:002011-01-02T10:09:19.388-05:00Exciting students about learning is my goal. Using...Exciting students about learning is my goal. Using the http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlife/ secret life of scientist website ~ iRobot creator Colin Angle information to excite students about robotics and computer programming. <br /><br />I would use the projector to explore and deliver robotics information to students and have the students research and deliver presentations about robotics and science. <br /><br /><br />CONTACT<br />Digital Media Production (DMP)<br />Instructor: Betty Lowrance<br /><br />Twitter: @dmp_gctc<br /><br />Website: www.gctechseminole.com<br /><br />Address<br />Gordon Cooper Technology Center – Seminole Campus<br />800 North Harvey Road<br />Seminole, OK 74868Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01943320192829389518noreply@blogger.com