MED FA10: Connections and Issues Training

Technology Tools

CMS Media Services

Webinar Setup:• Once the

“GoToWebinar” session starts, the system will activate the online meeting. In the far right hand corner you will see a panel that looks like this one →

• This is referred to as the “Control Panel” which is our primary communication tool.

MED FA10: Connections and Issues TrainingTechnology Tools

MED FA10: Connections and Issues TrainingTechnology Tools

Hide Control Panel Button

Ask a Question

Raise Your Hand

Three Primary Tools:

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Agenda:• Hardware issues• Software challenges• NC WiseOwl update• Online resources• Wiki (our gateway)• Other tools

MED FA10: Connections and Issues TrainingTechnology Tools

Hardware Issues:Tools Available Description

Out of warranty computers

School pays for repair

Remote servers No longer to reboot at school but limited “fix” access. Requires a

call to help desk.Inventory MMIS must be maintained.

LCD Bulbs Not provided by media services (all bulbs are from the school

materials / supply budget).

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Software Challenges:Tools Available Description

Office 2003 vs 2007 vs 2010

File type compatibility.

Utilizing Office 2007 Training needed, use the Atomic Learning Online Training tools: http://www.atomiclearning.com/

Smartboard Tools Limited access at some sites to equipment.

Non-supported software

Unless recommended and approved by Technology

Services, limited or no support.

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NC WiseOwl Update:Tools Available Description

Britannica Online Replaced the Grolier encyclopedias (Adds Learning Zone and Britannica

High School)

InfoTrac (from Gale) Replaces EBSCO periodical databases

eBook Center Online Non-Fiction and Reference Resources (not listed in the Elementary

Zone)

Video Collection Free access to online video collections

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Online Resources:Tools Available Description

NC DPI on iTunes Teachers, students, and parents now have a download the latest multimedia education

resources from NC DPI.

Storytime from Barnes and Noble

Online stories read by the authors!

ProjectExplorer.org Winner of the 2010 Award for the Best Educational Use of Video

from Edublogs! 10 Alternatives to PowerPoint

Great resources to animate and enhance your presentations.

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Online Resources:Tools Available Description

Teacher’s Domain Video Resources

TeachersDomain is a free digital media service for educational use from public

broadcasting and its partners (compliments Discovery Education).

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet

Identified as one of the best media specialist blogs.

Trackstar Collect web sites, enter them into TrackStar, add annotations for your

students, and you have an interactive, online lesson called a Track.

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Media Services Wiki:

MED FA10: Connections and Issues TrainingTechnology Tools

Other Tools (Technology Integration):

Gaggle Tools: More than student email accounts (free)

Livebinder: Online notebook and portfolio tool (free)

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Thinkfinity: Thousands of Free Lesson and Educational Resources

Wallwisher: Online Notice Board and more (free)

Zoho: Online Applications (free)

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Summary:• Technology can be fun but requires diligence

to troubleshoot problems and willingness to be flexible (and have a back-up plan)

• Many variables contribute to the successful integration of technology.

• New and innovative online tools can enable the teaching experience to be interactive.

Take advantage of these great tools and resources within your school media program and as you collaborate with your teaching partners!