January+2012

= Tech Liaison Meeting - Friday, January 13, 2012 =

Innovations in Educational Technology - Early Typewriter
= Remember to Bring... =

1) Bring a mobile device that has a camera such as an iPad2, iTouch with camera, Smartphone (Blackberry w/camera, iPhone, Droid) 2) Download a QR reader App and/or QR creator App onto your phone or mobile device such as: · Scanlife · Kaywa QR Code Generator/Reader (free) qrcode.kaywa.com · QRafter (from iTunes store. Free. QR Code reader) · QRicket (Free generator) qricketcodes.com · QRStuff.com (free creates colorful QR Codes) · i-nigma reader (free from Apple App Store, Android Market, Blackberry App World or Windows/Phone Marketplace) · QR Reader for laptop, phones. Free. get.beetagg.com/en/qr-reader/download

Let's TWEET! Use the hashtag ** OETQ **

= Agenda = to SAT, ACT, PSAT test prep. Username: schooldemo Password: espeakstudent ||
 * 8:30 - 9:00 || Welcome ||  ||   ||
 * 9:00 - 9:45 || Powerspeak ||  ||   ||
 * 9:45 - 10:30 || Epson & Interactive Projectors ||  ||   ||
 * 10:30 - 10:45 || Break ||  ||   ||
 * 10:45 - 11:15 || Shmoop || www.schmoop.com || Schmoop offers free resources for teachers with paid subscriptions
 * 11:15 - 12:15 || Lunch ||  ||   ||
 * 12:15 - 2:50 || Using QR Codes in Education ||  || See above ||
 * 2:50 - 3:00 || Survey and Discussion ||  ||   ||

click on image for link to website = PowerSpeak - "Tools for Learning, Tools for Life" = Lynn M. Robson, National Account Manager (631) 650-7573 - lrobson@k12.com On FAMIS and NYSTIL approved. Contact Lynn for price quote.

= Epson and Interactive Projectors =

455Wi w/Promethean Active Inspire and Installation - $2474.03 - FAMIS #312373112

 * Transform any erasable whiteboard or wall into an Interactive board. No longer do you need an expensive electronic board.
 * Ultra short throw distance - ideal for wall-mount installations and no shadows
 * Easy installation and operation - included wall mount for installation and use virtually anywhere
 * Larger than life, widescreen images - native WXGA resolution (16X10): ideal for widescreen computers
 * Rich, vibrant color and reliable performance - ELCD, 3-chip technology
 * Energy-efficient E-TORL lamp - up to 3500 hour lamp life
 * Value-added communication features - built in 12 Watt speaker, microphone input, and built-in closed caption decoder
 * Rock solid interactive recognition and calibration. Teachers will not have to recalibrate as they do with IWBs.
 * Teamboard annotation and draw software as well as option to purchase curriculum software.

Brightlink Solo - Interactive learning made easy and very affordable - $378.20 - FAMIS 311597939

 * Wall-mount installation will transform any erasable marker board or wall into an interactive board.
 * Affordable interactive solution - Transform your existing classroom projector, plus any light-colored, plain wall or standard whiteboard
 * Maximize your interactive area - set the size, as needed, without being limited by the budget; up to 96" (WXGA) or 102" (XGA)
 * Everything is included - Two (2) interactive pens, wall mount, USB cable, Interactive toolbar software.

click on the image to access the website

= Contact: Christopher King, (415) 513-2553 (cell) or Christopher@shmoop.com =

We are a digital publishing company with a point of view - better said a point of "you"; Most textbooks and test prep courses are boing, expensive or speak down to students.

Who is Team Shmoop?

 * Funny (looking) writers - Master teachers and Ph. Ds from top schools
 * Silicon Valley Vets

Our Philosophy: Test Prep doesn't have to be a root canal

 * Balance rigorous content with humor and fun
 * Pack perp with reference to popular culture, tv shows, movies, music, fashion, Robeefalo
 * Keep it high tech
 * Keep it engaging
 * Keep it affordable

**Shmoop Online Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SAT subject, AP Exams, CAHSEE, GED, ASVAB and more**

 * In-depth content reviews
 * 1000s of online practice problems
 * litered with current references
 * full-lenghth times online practice exams
 * access anywhere you hav eWeb access
 * Saves your progress
 * Diagnostics and Data Reports coming this Fall

Mostly focused on middle and high school students Probably not an elementary school resource.

Friendly Competition: The Shmoints Leaderboard
click the image to access the website

College 101: Guide to University & College Admissions
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= Using QR Codes in Education - Ellen Phillips, OETQ =

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= Ellen Rocks! = = =

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