Midterm Debriefing JM

Integrating mini-laptops in the Classroom by Jorge G. Martinez

Ultimate Goal

• This tutorial will provide basic key elements in the implementation of mini-laptops in a classroom.

• The tutorial consist of three parts.

Mini-laptop classroom

management

Utilizing mini-laptops as a teaching tool

Introduction to mini-laptops

Three-Part Breakdown

Overview

Multimedia presentation

Assessment activity

Introduction to mini-laptops

• Mini-laptops basics (e.g. screen size, external peripherals)

• Parts of a mini-laptop.

• Computer on wheel (COW) carts.

• Mini-laptops and wireless networks.

Classroom management

• Storing the mini-laptop in the classroom.

• Sharing mini-laptops.

• Rules and procedures.

• Headphone considerations.

Mini-laptops / Teaching tool

• Teaching and learning with mini-laptops.

• Students learning 21st century skills.

• Learning instruction utilizing mini-laptops.

• Storing student data.

• Mini-laptops other usage.

Additional Resources

• Supplemental implementation guides

• Case studies

• Dell Connected Classrooms– http://content.dell.com/us/en/k-12/connected-cla

ssroom.aspx#p=2

Lessons Learned

• Designing and developing a multimedia instruction.

• Multimedia presentation guidelines and principles.

Credits

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