Module 2 - Tetrad of Emerging Technology

Tetrad

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Module 1 - Responses

I responded to J. Sherman, and Julie Kaplan

Module 1 Emerging Technology

"> Emerging Technology - The Elmo There are several new technology tools that have emerged in the past few years. Two emerging technologies that have changed over the past six years is the Elmo, and the other is the Mimio. The Elmo has replaced the overhead projector as the tool for projecting images on a screen. The Elmo is a document camera that allows the use of a whiteboard as a screen to project images such as a textbook, manipulatives or objects. It has eliminated the use of copying transparencies, which was used for the overhead projector. It helps to gain knowledge through the use of visual aid. Another advantage of using the Elmo is the ability to engage students who are hands on learners. Teachers or students can demonstrate by using manipulatives or objects placed on the document camera to solve problems. Some challenges associated with the Elmo that I have found is the use of mobility or visual image that is limited. Another challenge is the use of highlighting or writing on the document. You are unable to erase the highlighted, underline area to use in a future class. The cost is considered another challenge for struggling school districts. The average cost for each document camera is $800.00. References: Education Technology Network (2009) Retrieved from http://www.edtechnetwork.com/document_cameras.html Elmo. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.elmoglobal.com/en/html/about/01.aspx