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2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools for Your AOF Classroom
Background Information
• Classroom Teacher (5 Years)
• William T. Dwyer High School
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Reformed Banker
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Academy Information
• SY10 Academy of Finance– 500+ Students Grades 9 - 12– Successfully Recruited 130+ Freshmen
• SY10 W.T. Dwyer High School– Approximately 2,000 Students– Extremely Diverse Population
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Network Setup*• 6 Macbooks & 2 iMacs
• 4 iPod Touch 32GB
• Freestanding Wireless (School Network)– Airport Express & 1TB Time Capsule
• 5 “Flip Mino” Digital Video Cameras
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Fear Not
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Under $1000 $99 / Year
Software
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Included withEvery New Mac
Teacher Website“Mr. Mac’s Page”
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
http://web.me.com/dwyerfinance/Macsuga
Demonstration
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Brainstorming Session
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools Used
• iCal
• Included on every Mac
• Automatic Updates
• Sync to iPod Touch
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools Used
• iMovie
• Included with every Mac
• Simple Video Editing
• Screencasts / Podcasts
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools Used
• iDisk
• 20GB Storage Space
• Public Folder
• Included with MobileMe
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools Used• Short, Quick Updates
• “Tweets”
• 140 Characters Max
• iPhone, iPod, Mobile
• “Widgets”
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools Used
• 30 Million+ Users
• Social Networking Site
• Students won’t admit it
• Instant Information
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools Used
• iShowU Hd
• Screencasting Software
• Easy to Use
• Multiple Formats
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Digital Tools Used• PC or Mac Friendly
• Customize Schedule
• Publish Lessons to Web
• Attach files to Lessons
• $30 Single License
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Questions & Answers
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Contact Information
[email protected]@gmail.com
William T. Dwyer High School13601 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418(561) 691-1080
2009 Institute for Staff Development
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow