February-Conference+Sites

​from FETC 2010. . . “Mp3’s and Me” With the implementation of a new fine arts curriculum in the Sioux Falls Public schools, I am fascinated with the arrival of our new technology—Apple I-Pod Mp3 players. Of course I now about the uses of Mp3 players for music, but this presentation opened my eyes to the uses of this technology in other classes, especially for non-English proficient students. Players can be used to record students reading and demonstrating proficiency. Class presentations and books can be recorded and then viewed again on the players. Students can work independently on different listening tasks. Material can be recorded for review or remedial work.

[|Mp3's and Me] by Shannon Combee and Brittanie Moore

from TCEA. . . “Turn One Computer into Four and Stretch Your Budget with Desktop Virtualization” An emerging concern for an increased demand for incorporating technology in education is access to computers for multiple students in classrooms with limited computer resources. Judson Independent School District is utilizing nComputing X300 to turn one computer into four workstations. This provides a less costly hardware solution. In addition, less electricity and A/C is used, fewer network ports are needed, and less e-waste is created. This means that it can cost 50% less to create extra “computer seats” and save 70% on energy costs. This new set-up can drastically save school districts precious technology funds while providing added computer access for students.

[|Turn One Computer into Four and Stretch Your Budget with Desktop Virtualization] by Steve Young and Beverly Ahr