5. Classroom Hardware & Sofware

Task: Create book about classroom hardware and software

Create digital book by using Book Creator (iPad application) (can be done also in pairwork)

Get iPad from the cart
Explore the functions of Book Creator: what kind of material I can use for my book project
Explore the classroom hardware & software in practise and theory (tools in the class/material/links on this page): HOX! You should present your book so don't use all the time for explorations :)
Create & Design your book
Share your book in all formats what are available to your blog and Slack
Present your book by using wireless screen mirroring (at the end of the lesson)

1. A/V Equipment in the classroom

Projection technology (front of the classroom)

Epson interactive projector

Epson Wall Controller

Short manual here

Kramer 8 port HDMI Switch

Sources:

PC Computer
Document Camera
Laptop HDMI (modern "digital" cable)
Laptop VGA (analog "old" cable)
Chromecast (Google Cast nowadays)
Miracast
AppleTV
Kramer Via Pro

Wireless screen mirroring and other possibilities

Squirrel tech explains in their blog quite well the differences between the major ecosystems and mirroring:

"Screen mirroring technology has become more mainstream over the last few years. Prominent tech companies such as Samsung, Google and Apple have adopted screen mirroring in the form of their “Cast" and “AirPlay” technology. So what is screen mirroring and how does it work?" http://blog.airsquirrels.com/2016/12/screen-mirroring-for-2017

Barco continues in their pages by explaining what is the "bring your own devices principle"

"BYOD campuses provide an environment that allows students to interact with a variety of platforms, systems and device types. wePresent works to enrich the learning experience on BYOD campuses by creating a universal environment where students and teachers can present, interact and collaborate" http://www.wepresentwifi.com/higher-ed-byod-campus.html

Wireless mirroring hardware available in our classroom

Google Cast Receiver (ex. Chromecast) [button 6]

Miracast Receiver (miracast) [button 7]

Additional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHHVozsgJvc

AppleTV (airplay) [button 9]

Kramer Via Pro [button 10]

Document camera & Interactive whiteboards (software)

Document cameras

Document cameras are user-friendly. Many of the uses listed can be utilized and adapted for any grade level: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_camera#Activities_or_uses_for_the_classroom )

Demonstration. Show students how to do assigned work.
Showing math examples, manipulatives in color and three dimensions, and whole group math games.
Immediate feedback for displaying student work
Freeze-frame the camera for various teaching purposes. Worksheets can be frozen, work out answers on sheet, unfreeze, and show final answers.
Close up detailed observation of objects
Zoom in on reading text and read whole class-helps when pointing out certain topics words and students can follow along.
Use lined paper to project onto white board. Students can write on lines for handwriting examples
Music lines on white board demonstrating musical notes—students can come up and place notes on board.*

Smart Document Camera

Document cameras in classroom

Interactive education software (for interactive whiteboards)

Smart Notebook training and tutorials

Opensource alternative: Open Sankore

Most current implementation of Open Sankore project is Open Board http://openboard.ch/index.en.html (not installed yet in this classroom)

2. Desktop computers

Explore the possibilities of the desktop computers

Applications in the computer

Go trough the start menu and explore what applications are available for your use. Are there any familiar software? Something new? (search tutorials / other information)

Virtual connection to vdi.oulu.fi (computer classroom of the future)

Search the Wmvare client and establish connection to the virtual computer classroom. What are the differences between the list of applications between the physical computer and virtual computer (in the remote)?

Accessibility settings in desktop computer and mobile devices (laptops, tablets, mobile phones)

3. Mobile devices & apps in Classroom

Apple iPads in our Faculty

Our faculty is quite well equipped with iPad tablets. All Staff members have tablets for professional use. Students can use tablets in their lessons (161 tablets in different sync/storage solutions)

Google Chromebooks in our Faculty

We have Google Chromebooks for lesson use in mathematics, sciences, educational technology and computer classes. Altogether in our faculty has 120 Chromebooks.

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