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The Brains

Jessica Haag

Patrick Hovey

Christa Napolitano

MD 300- Fairfield University

Fall 2008- November 5,2008

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Classroom ImprovementThrough the Implementation of

LaptopsLaptops facilitate the

learning, thinking,

and analysis thatare needed in ourworld today.

-Mark Warschauser

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Use of Laptops Today

Word Processing

Research

Web Access

Organization

Communication

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Why Laptops in theClassroom?

Students aretechnologysponges and the

use of technologyengages them,motivates themand interests them

in their work.

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Student Interest isEnhanced

Laptops havecreated a sense ofexcitement aboutlearning in general.They have createdgreater interest inresearch, writingand the projects

students work on.-Jerry Crystal,

technologyspecialist

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Increase Participation

Increase

cooperative

learningapproaches

Increased initiative

Emphasis onstudent drivenlesson

Discussion

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Increase Motivation

Promote:

- Improved Attendance

- Increased Initiative

- Positive Behavior

- Commitment to High

Standards

- Prideful ownership ofwork

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Fosters Creativity

Offers a lesstraditional

approach toinformationpresentations

Professionalfinished product

No longer limitedto the pen and

paper style of

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Independence andResponsibility

Student CenteredClassrooms

Students have more inputinto material

Project-Based Instruction

Group Activities Delegation of labor

Work ethic

Project date coordination

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The Bumps in the Road

With every new advancement there exists both positive andWith every new advancement there exists both positive andnegative attributes associated with itnegative attributes associated with it

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Drawbacks

Cost

Purchasing Repairs

Networking

Training of staff

Theft Concerns

Distractions Equitable Access

Technical Support

Programming

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Pros of Laptops

Portability Allows students to

work both in and

out of theclassroom

Compact

Can connect

virtually anywhere Accessibility

Wireless Internet

WiFi

Communication

Usability Can be used by all

age groups

Technological skillsare improved

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Pros of Laptops: Word-processing

Benefit to StudentType faster than they

write

Write more in a givenclass period

Organized notes that

are easily accessible

Writing, revising and

editing

Benefit to School

EnvironmentBetter note-taking

quality studying

better test scores

More enthusiasm

toward the writing

process

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Pros of Laptops: Imagery

Student

Provides studentswith endlessprograms toexpress their

creativity Can use laptop to

alter and displayimages resulting ina more professionalfinished product

School Environment

Enlivens the wholeschool community

Blogs

School websites

Display appealingstudent workthroughout theschool

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Benefits to Teachers

Teachers are finding that theirlessons are more extensive, theirresources are current and their

information base is tremendous.

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8

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Okay Hm..GettingThere

I Can Seethe Light

One Foot inthe Door

Bliss

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Ideas of Usage in YourClassroom

Creating media-centered lessons United Streaming

Nettrekker.com

Internet4Classrooms.com Using PowerPoint Presentations

Individualized Web Pages

Blogs Webinars

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Usages Cont.

Web 2.0 Tools

Organization ofLesson Plan

Communication Creative lesson

plans with an

abundance ofresources andimages

Interactive Group

Projects

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Laptops present a boost toeducation in the 21st century asthey help students workcollaboratively, think creatively andultimately enjoy learning

I love being

a learning

tool!

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