T & T http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:29 -0600 T & T http://static.nireblog.com/imagenes/logo.png http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com http://nireblog.com E. Free Software to Use with Your Cheap Whiteboard http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/06/05/e-free-software-to-use-with-your-cheap-whiteboard http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/06/05/e-free-software-to-use-with-your-cheap-whiteboard The software needed for your cheap whiteboard to work well can be downloaded from Johnny Lee´s website, from KindleLab, Software @ KindleLab

or from Edusim Software @ Edusim
The software at Edusim will allow you to have a 3D virtual world in your classroom. Try it out!

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]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:07:17 -0600 D. Using a Wiimote to Have a Cheap Whiteboard in Your Class http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/06/05/d-using-a-wiimote-to-have-a-cheap-whiteboard-in-your-class http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/06/05/d-using-a-wiimote-to-have-a-cheap-whiteboard-in-your-class Johnny Chung Lee has developed a method to use a Wiimote, a computer, a projector, and a USB to turn any surface (wall, desk, board, etc. ) into a cheap whiteboard. Check his website for instructions. Wiimote used to turn any surface into a whiteboard Please take into account that Lee´s videos are no longer available, so check this one out!

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]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:26:26 -0600 C. Visit to the Virtual Classroom at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/06/03/c-visit-to-the-virtual-classroom-at-universidad-del-valle-de-guatemala http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/06/03/c-visit-to-the-virtual-classroom-at-universidad-del-valle-de-guatemala On June 5, 2008 we will be visiting the Virtual Classroom at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. Please download the attached document and answer the questions. Then e-mail your answers to my school's inbox. This work is due on Mon. June 9. Enjoy your visit!
Visit to the Virtual Classroom

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]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:21:56 -0600 B. Promethean Devices http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/05/31/b-promethean-devices http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/05/31/b-promethean-devices ACTIVOTE

A company, Promethean, located in the United Kingdom is selling a series of devices that can be used with electronic boards. On the other hand, it is also sharing thousands of teaching ideas. Check this out! Which one of the posted devices would you like to work with? Why? Do you think children would enjoy using it?

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]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 09:01:46 -0600 A. Have you seen the KINDLE? http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/05/14/a-have-you-seen-the-kindle http://teachers_and_technology.nireblog.com/post/2008/05/14/a-have-you-seen-the-kindle Parents and teachers always worry about the weight of the books children have to carry every day. Even when the Kindle is not available in Guatemala, don´t you think it's a good option to ease the burden on students' backs and shoulders? Please check these videos out! Technology is knocking our classrooms' doors! Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device

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