Hardware

Hardware tools enable the software tools to be used. Some can be used on their own and some require a connection to a computer. All are used across the curriculum and in a variety of ways each day.

Student access to and use of these devices is important, as well as student choice in what they can use.


 * [[image:camera.gif height="150"]] || Digital camera || Take still photographs of students or student work. Use in presentations, web pages, artwork, etc. ||
 * [[image:video_camera.jpg height="150"]] || Video camera || Take videos of students and student presentations. Connect multiple clips to create longer movies ||
 * [[image:DAR.jpg height="150"]] || Digital audio recorder || Record student audio. Students demonstrate understanding in 1 minute clips, record performances, record and listen back to themselves reading ||
 * [[image:Desktop-Computer-D4300-.jpg height="150"]] || Desktop computers || Students access installed software and the Internet for research, online tools, writing in blogs, publishing work, etc. ||
 * [[image:laptop.jpg height="150"]] || Laptops || Students connect as with desktop computers, but are not tied to one desk. Can move around in the room, share with peers ||
 * [[image:projector.jpg height="150"]] || LCD Projector || Project images from a multitude of devices (laptop, desktop, iPad, document camera, video camera, phone) onto a large screen for all to see. ||
 * [[image:ladibug.jpg height="150"]] || Document camera || Show student work immediately, enlarge student presentations for all to see, record snapshots or video, read alouds with real books, stop motion animation, one minute recordings of student responses. ||
 * [[image:wireless-network-1a.jpg height="150"]] || Wireless system || Allows the connection of wireless devices to the Internet and school network ||
 * [[image:ipad.jpg height="150"]] || iPad / tablet computers || Use as computer, camera, video camera, document camera all in one. Can connect to projector ||
 * [[image:mobile.jpg height="150"]] || Mobile devices / BYOD || Students bring in own mobile devices to the classroom (iPods, phones, smartphones, tablets, netbooks, laptops). Students use for research, writing, editing, collaborating right at a desk or in groups ||