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Tech Tidbits New Technologies

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Tech Tidbits

New Technologies

 

 

Technology Tool

Ingredients

Directions

Resources- Pedagogical

Resources- Technology

Osmoo

 

You just need an iPad version 2 or higher, including an iPad Mini.

Osmo, including 3 games, is $79.99.  You can order Osmo directly from the OSMO site or in Apple retail stores (US & Canada).

 Osmo is a unique gaming accessory for the iPad that comes with games and will change the way your child plays. Osmo is an add-on to the iPad that enables kids ages 6 - 12 to play with real toys in front of the device and then have the iPad incorporate these real world objects into the digital play. Attach the included reflector and stand to your iPad. 

 

Directions

1.  Purchase Osmo for $79.99.

2.  Follow the instructions for downloading the apps that come with your purchase.

3.  Place Osmo's special mirror over the camera on your iPad.

4.  Launch the Osmo game you would like to play.

 

Each game gives kids an opportunity to learn social skills and practice creative thinking.

Tangram- Arrange tangible puzzle pieces into matching on-screen shapes. Play with a friend or challenge yourself to more advanced levels as your handy-work lights up with each victory.

Newton - Use your creativity and inventive objects like a hand-drawn basket, glasses, keys, or anything around you to guide falling on-screen balls into targeted zones.

Words - Be the first to guess and spell out the on-screen hidden word by tossing down real-life letters faster than your friends. A related picture gives the clue.

Masterpiece - Pick any image from the camera, curated gallery, or integrated web search and Masterpiece will transform it into easy-to-follow lines and help you draw it to perfection. You can then share a magical time-lapse video of your creation with your friends and family.

iPad (version 2 or higher)

Osmo Software

 

FAQ's for OSMO

Air Server

AirServer works as a computer app. You need 1 license per computer, with unlimited devices connecting. There are educational and bulk discounts available.

 

Education License $11.99

10 or more licenses $9.99

AirServer will wirelessly beam your iPad display to your Mac or PC and from there to your projector, smartboard or HDTV. AirServer supports multiple simultaneous connections, so one or more students could mirror their iPads to share their ideas and their work with the rest of the class. You can monitor what your students are working on and encourage collaboration with AirServer.

 

Directions

 

AirServer works as a computer app. You need 1 license per computer, with unlimited devices connecting. There are educational and bulk discounts available.

Quick Start Guide

AirServer gives you the freedom to move around the class with your iPad in hand.  Multiple, simultaneous connections are supported, giving students the ability to share their ideas and collaborate with the rest of the class. Added security with password protection.  

Laptop

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Air Server License and Download

Support for AirServer

Little Bits

 

You just need to visit the Little Bits site and decide which kit works best for your appetite. 

 

For these recipes, we are using Base Kit ($99); and the Smart Home Kit ($249). 

(15% educator discount)

Little Bits are the easiest (and tastiest!) and most extensive way to learn and prototype with electronics. Currently there are over 60 modules of electronic pieces (power buttons, sensors, LED, circuits) that make it possible to program simple to more complex programing devices. They are making hardware limitless with their award-winning, ever-growing library of these electronic modules.

Here are two sampler recipes:

Note: For images on both recipes, download the Base Kit Booklet.

 

Tickle Machine - estimated cook time: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients

  Directions

  1. Connect battery to power cable.

  2. Connect cable to main power circuit (blue edges) - turn switch on.

  3. Connect wire to power circuit (orange edges).

  4. Connect DC motor (green edges) to wire.

  5. Attach the Motor Mate to the DC motor.

  6. Attach the feather to the Motor Mate.

  7. Tickle your friends and puppies.

 

Popcorn-O-Matic - estimated cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  • Plug popcorn maker into AC switch.

  • Connect button (pink edges) to CloudBit (orange edges) - turn switch on.

  • Plug AC switch into wall outlet.

  • Add popcorn kernels to popcorn maker (make sure you put popcorn cover back on).

  • Visit: CloudBit Control Center (need login info from Kerry)

  • Pop popcorn using virtual button.

  • Put butter and salt  on popcorn.


CAUTION: Popcorn popper is very hot. Do not touch for at least a few minutes after popping.

 

 

Visit theLittle Bits site and decide which kit works best for you. For the recipes above, we are using Base Kit ($99) and theSmart Home Kit ($249).  If you are an educator, you can receive a 15% educator discount.

 

Versatility - Adaptable to all taste buds as a reusable modular tool encouraging exploration, tinkering & innovation. 

 

Hands-on Learning - No bib needed, get messy. Learning by doing provides in-depth understanding of concepts with application for real-life scenarios.

Little Bits Kits contain everything you need.  Little Bits support can be found at http://littlebits.cc/intro

 

Peripherals

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexia Wireless Speaker

Bluetooth headset

Wireless keyboard

 

 

A peripheral device connects to a computer system to add functionality. This center will share different peripherals including headsets, speakers, or speakers. Learn about the different types of peripheral devices and how they allow you to do more with your computer.
The major goal of using peripherals should be to bring technology-mediated instruction to the classroom.  

Each peripheral will contain specific technology requirements.  See the device's support section for technology requirements.

A peripheral device is an external object that provides input and output for the computer. Some common input devices include:
  • keyboard
  • mouse
  • touchscreen
  • scanner
  • digital camera
  • video camera
  • microphone

Some common output devices include:

  • monitor
  • projector
  • TV screen
  • printer
  • speakers

There are also devices that function as both input and output devices, such as:

  • external hard drives
  • media card readers
  • digital camcorders
  • digital mixers

 

 

 

 

 

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