eMINTS at theTech Schools

North Technical High SchoolSouth Technical High School

Presented by Jan VieleCertified eMINTS Instructor

Educational Technology Facilitator

3 Math Teachers5 Language Arts Teachers4 Science Teachers2 Social Studies Teachers1 Lab Tech Teacher2 Health Occupations Teachers1 Cosmetology Teacher2 Early Childcare Teachers

There are 20 High School eMINTS Teachers at the Tech Schools

Our teachers are the strength of the eMINTS program. We are a strong community and work together to provide our students with challenging, engaging lessons. Our tech school teachers have grown closer and regularly collaborate.

eMINTS strategies include Problem-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning and

Inquiry-Based Learning.

Several classroom models have been implemented at the tech schools. Please note that the Tech Schools have not received an eMINTS Grant. Title Money was used to fund the program during the first couple of years and we presently use funds from building budgets or budgets for the individual major/shop.

Classroom Examples

Classroom with Ncomputing setup--monitors close down into

the desks.

NComputing drastically reduces the cost of computing by allowing four people to simultaneously share a single computer.

Individual desks and laptops allow for easy collaboration.

Dell Latitude E5500 Laptophttp://www.dell.com

Desktop Computer with a splitter for the monitor and SmartBoard

FlatscreenDesktop Computers

SmartBoard with integrated projector and speakers

SMART Board™ 600i Interactive Whiteboard SystemShadows and Glare are reduced when the projector is mounted

Laptop cart, wireless access point and networked printer.

Portable SmartBoard and Desktop Computers on Tables

Small cart for presentation materials and laptop.

Desktops on Tables and other tables for group work.

Platform--Small cart for presentation materials and hanging wires.

Computer Comparison

Desktop Computers Laptop Computers

Very ReliableNot very versatileLonger lifetime

Wireless is not always reliable

Very versatile and mobile

Shorter lifetimeBatteries need

replaced

Let’s Look at New Technology and Technology Trends

Photos from Schillers Audio-Visualhttp://www.schillersav.com/

Multiple ChoicePuzzle Application

Addition ApplicationHot Spot Application

Photos from Schillers Audio-Visualhttp://www.schillersav.com/

Document Camera

DVD/VCR

Control System

Sample Lecterns

Technical Support

Professional Development for teachers is really important if we plan to implement 1:1 computing effectively.

Lack of technical support is one of the primary complaints of teachers when asked why they do not use computers more in their lessons.

Increased Bandwidth for Streaming Video, collaboration, Communicating (Skyping) with

students sick at home, students in other classrooms, or students

in other schools.

Increased Bandwidth

Webcams http://www.logitech.com

wireless environment includes:• Laptop computers for every student;• A state-of-the-art television and video production studio;• A server room and laptop repair center;• A complement of multimedia presentation devices inevery classroom. (Video Camera, digital camera, projector remote)

The teaching stations are integrated with several media devices. They include:

• DVD/VCR• Document cameras• SMART® boards• Equipment specific to the subject covered in the curriculum.

--From Christian Brothers College Prep High School

Wireless Environment

“Copyright 2001–2008 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved.”

SMART Board™ Front Projection 600 With Speakers

Classroom Speakers

Camera Installed in SmartBoard

Digital Vision Touch (DViT) technology (camera details)

“Copyright 2001–2008 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved.”

SMART Audio System

SMART Audio System

“Copyright 2001–2008 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved.”

Dell 4610X Wireless Projector—All students can print from their

laptops

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/global/segments/topics/k12/private_cloud?c=us&cs=RC1084719&l=en&s=k12&~ck=anavml

iPhone Apps for Studentsat Apple.com

Top 10 Paid Education Apps

CourseSmart Puts Textbooks on IPhone

http://lifehacker.com/5337513/coursesmart-puts-textbooks-on-your-iphonehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEUjy6fdKhA&feature=player_embedded

Kindle— By Amazon

Thank you for the opportunity to share information about the tech schools. Do you have any

questions?