creating a technology petting zoo
DESCRIPTION
Presentation for 2014 EdTech conference in Greenville, SCTRANSCRIPT
Creating a technology petting zooas a form of outreach
introduction
about the speakerpresentation styleoverview of programcurriculum developmentexamplesresourcesbrief exercise
program overview
What is a Technology Petting Zoo?Why did we decide to do this?● Marketing & PR● Education● Change
getting the word out
● issue press release
● notify staff● notify parents● other ways?
curriculum development
why create a curriculum?
examples
developing technology petting zoos for a target audience
what’s the hidden curriculum?
examples
where could you host a technology petting zoo?● job fair● PTO meeting● book sale● where else?
resources
provide resources at technology petting zoos● articles● handouts● device comparisons● what else?
Top Ten Chart
top ten reviews for best ebook readers
very useful for petting zoo attendees!
specific resources
provide resources from your specific vendors
check vendor websites for media kits and handouts
exercise
take 5 minutesin small groups, discuss how you would:1. develop a technology petting zoo2. promote it3. evaluate itsomeone take notes and volunteer to report on your group’s discussion
keeping up
keep your technology up to date!budget for upgradesread blogs:● http://www.engadget.com/● http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/