[Year 12 IPM] OT - cheaper EWB alternatives

Tue Aug 15 10:47:52 EST 2006

Trent

I agree with you when you say "I see a lot more uses for them than high
tech chalk and talk."

Trouble is it won't happen, teachers will use them to teach with and the
teaching will remain the focus of most classrooms.

An expensive waste of time.

Mark Scott

Luther College

"The ideal classroom has no front, no whiteboard and no teacher's desk."

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On Behalf Of Trent Bolte
Sent: Tuesday, 15 August 2006 10:18 AM
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] OT - cheaper EWB alternatives

We have just had 3 MIMIO boards installed and they seem to work fine.
We are just in the process of training staff how to use them.  I see a
lot more uses for them than high tech chalk and talk.  We have normal
Hitachi projectors and the Mimio modules.  We have USB connections to
the Mimio but I suggest you get wireless ones with the new pen that has
just some out. (They are better than the original ones)

Cheers

Trent Bolte

Learning Technology Coordinator

Mercy College, Coburg.

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From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Alexakos, Zach Z
Sent: Tuesday, 15 August 2006 10:11 AM
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] OT - cheaper EWB alternatives

Very handy (DEFINITELY DO IT- DON"T LISTEN TO MARK), I use them all the
time, in fact I couldn't teach without them now.  The ones here are by
Hitachi and apparently they're bringing out Mac compatible software for
them (North Geelong is a Mac school), but I haven't seen it yet.  If you
want to find out more contact 52789399 and ask for the Technical Captain
of IT here at the school.  

We also used them here to impress the Minister of Education for more
cash.  It worked.  

Zach Alexakos

Nth GeelongSC

"The ideal Northern Territory classroom has no walls, a cement floor,
lush tropical vegetation and a few Goannas, (if there are any left) to
keep the kids busy all day".  

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From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Mark Scott
Sent: Tuesday, 15 August 2006 8:51 AM
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] OT - cheaper EWB alternatives

DON"T DO IT

They are gadgets used to foster a chalk and talk orientated classroom
(the Maths teachers love them) and to impress Principals.

Mark Scott

Luther College

"The ideal classroom has no front, no whiteboard and no teacher's desk."

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On Behalf Of Michael Torsello (Mr)
Sent: Tuesday, 15 August 2006 8:24 AM
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Subject: [Year 12 IPM] OT - cheaper EWB alternatives

Dear colleagues 

There are calls from some quarters at my school to put electronic
whiteboards in as many class rooms as possible. 
After the Business Manager recovered from his heart attack, he has asked
me to investigate some cheaper alternatives. 
I have read about ways to convert standard whiteboards into electronic
ones by using a special type of projector or a special gadget you can
attach to a standard whiteboard. I have the brochures but ...

As anyone else used or tested such a device at their school? 
If so, what are comparative results regarding performance, visibility,
ease of use etc? 

Thanks for your assistance. 
---------------------------------- 
With thanks 
Michael Torsello 
Director of Computing 
St Margaret's School, Berwick 
Ph: (03) 9703 8111 

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