USING MORE USER/CHILD FRIENDLY

RESOURCES FOR EARLY YEARS LEARNERS

VTech

KidiZoom

LeapFrog LeapPad

Ultra

DIGITAL CAMERAS

Canon PowerShot A2500 16MP 5X Digital

Camera

Cameras currently being used in the schools by students one per

each section, priced at Rs 9300/-

DIFFICULTY IN USING THE CAMERA

• This is not designed keeping young users in mind

• It does not have proper holding space for children

• Is not sturdy enough to handle accidental fall or shock

• Has no interactive features

• E safety issues can arise

SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE

VTech KidiZoom

Currently featuring at top ten list of cameras for kids at amazon.com and

toptenreviews.com. Currently prized at $ 31.04 - $ 32.66

http://www.amazon.com/VTech-80-140700-Kidizoom-Camera-

Connect/dp/B00CMNX7VW/ref=zg_bs_166166011_4

FEATURES

• Has side big holding bars to hold the camera

• Kids' camera features a real 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x

digital zoom

• 1.8" color screen and easy-to-use viewfinder

• Take photos and edit with fun, silly effects

• Also records video and voice

• Features 5 voice-changing effects

http://store.hermanstreet.com/deals/vtech-kidizoom-camera/?&ICID=pin-Vtech%20Kidizoom%202013-

10-22dcfc&ofm

COMPARISON WITH OTHER SIMILAR CAMERAS IN

THE MARKET

ADVANTAGES

To Students To Teachers To institution

More comfort in holding

and using the camera

Better workability and

less supervision to use

the resource

Less e safety issues as

tri pods will not be

required

Interactive features to

make the photographs or

video more interesting

Less support

Little direction required

to hold the cameras

More use of cameras

during teaching

Less time taking then to

set up tripods

Less e-safety issues with

It comes with 90 days

warranty

Is under RS 10,000 so

can be bought from

school budget

It does not require

tripods

Is sturdy and will require

less replacement

N- COMPUTING DESKTOPS

Currently using Viper conventional computers with N-

computing

DIFFICULTY IN USING THE DESKTOP

• N-computing creates difficulty in opening links

• Mouse is sometimes to big and had to manure for young

children

• Children are not accustomed to desktops

• Can not be moved

• Has too many wires creates e-safety issues

• Children are restricted in one position

• Takes up too much space in the classroom

SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE

LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra - Green

Custom built for young children aged 4-9, priced at $ 149/-

FEATURES

• kid-tough with a 7" hi-res screen and Wi-Fi with kid-safe Web.

• Kid-safe out of the box, offers extra parental settings to easily control exactly what experiences a child can access.

• works with LeapFrog's library of 500+ apps, games, eBooks, videos, music and more.

• includes 11 apps (onboard and downloadable): Photo Fun Ultra, Art Studio Ultra, Pet Pad Party, Utility Suite, Pet Chat and more.

• Features built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery, Wi-Fi, peer-to-peer play, front-and-back cameras, MP3 player and more. Ages 4 - 9 years.

http://leapfrogstore.co.uk/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=589

ADVANTAGES

To students To Teachers To School

More freedom of

space

Connected to their

own experience

More control and

maneuverability

No need to upload

photos or videos (hard

for children need

teachers assistance)

More movability to

plan in learning areas

Less space constraint

Independent

processing

Multipurpose usage

Less supervision as

less glitches while

using desktops and

wiring

No additional EMT

(power supply)

required

No extra construction

Can be used during

power failures

More pace in the

classroom

Less electricity bills

ACTION PLAN

Resource Actions taken People

responsibl

e

Time Success criteria Requirement

LeapFrog

LeapPad

Ultra

Training teachers to

use touch pads

Exploring build in

apps and exploring

other compatible

applications

Setting up relevant

features for e-safety

Running required

software

IT

coordinator

Curriculum

coordinator

IT engineer

Teachers

Dec’

2014

Learners using

touchpads in

different learning

areas

Effective

integration in

lessons

Using both built in

apps and open

ended software

6 per class

VTech

KidiZoom

More use of cameras

by the learners

Using its inbuilt

features

School

Coordinator

Teachers

Aug’

2014

More independent

use of cameras by

learners

1 per class