Week 14 - Evaluating Tools for Technology

Intro

How do you know what to buy? Where do you get the money to buy it? This week we will be discussing how to evaluate hardware, software, and Web 2.0 tools for use in the classroom.

• 1. Hardware

  2. Software

  3. Web 2.0

Resources and Tutorials

Please use the following resources to investigate and learn about this weeks topics:

• • Software:

  • Hardware:

  • Web 2.0: UEN - FacultyLounge

Assignment

This week work individually to complete a grant proposal. Your Grant proposal needs to include the following elements:

Description of the project including:

• Rationale and Research Base

• Curriculum Ties/Content

• Demonstrated Need for the Technology Requested

• Measurable Outcomes

• Assessment and Reporting Plan

Budget including

• detailed costs of equipment

• other costs/assumptions (ie: web access via the schools WiFi network

If you have more than 1 file/document then please host them on a page on your Google Site and submit that URL as your assignment.

Submit your assignment at http://learn-uvu.uen.org

Reflection

In the design process of technology there is a stage where the customer or client gives the specifications to the engineers. These are called design specifications. Imagine yourself in the classroom and give me the design specifications for your ultimate hardware and ultimate software. This can be done as two paragraphs or as two lists. Define what it should be able to do to be a perfect tool.

Submit your reflection at http://learn-uvu.uen.org