Dale 1
| Technology, Resource, or Innovation |
Why Do You Want This? |
Possible Downsides |
|---|---|---|
| digital cameras |
visceral engagement |
distractions. expensive equipment could be ruined. |
| smartboards |
interactive |
distractions. sometimes they freeze. |
| computers |
interactive. engaging them on their level. |
distractions. expensive equipment. |
| calculators |
necessary for higher level math. |
distractions. |
| iPads/tablets |
visceral engagement, ease of use. |
distractions. expensive equipment. |
| E-readers like leapfrog |
pronunciation help. |
distractions. |
| projector |
large visual representation |
distractions. |
| youtube |
wide array of videos |
distractions. possibly not-safe-for-school material. |
| wikipedia |
can provide other helpful sources/citations of information |
distractions. Can be inaccurate. |
| search engines (google etc) |
outlet for any type of information instantly |
distractions. instant gratification. |
| education software |
engagement. |
distractions. |
| whiteboards/markers/chalk |
creativity, dependable |
distractions. |
| art supplies/crafts |
creativity, dependable |
distractions. messy. high possible out-of-pocket cost for teacher |
| speakers/audio access |
language help |
distractions. |
| video camers/film |
visual creativity, theatre/musical production recording. educational music. |
distractions. |
| access to popular/relevant movies |
entertaining resources, engaging them on their level. |
distractions. |
| field trips |
SUPER EXCITING |
NOTHING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING (maybe safety but really...nothing!) |
| typewriter |
because vintage |
ink costs |