Comments on: Intelligent Classroom – The List http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:10:25 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: qzdepot » Blog Archive » Intelligent Classroom - The List http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-111 qzdepot » Blog Archive » Intelligent Classroom - The List Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:26:20 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-111 [...] here for [...] [...] here for [...]

]]> By: Brian http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Brian Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:33:13 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-96 In a sense, Bret, that's straight from the "horses mouth". Your statement that "an intelligent classroom weaves togehter everything on this list in such a way that makes a personal, student-centered, environment" sums it up nicely. One of my goals for this series of posts was to help educators realize the potential for increasing communication and collaboration with the tools that already exist within their classrooms, if not, within their school or district. Always nice to have a comment from you. Thanks. In a sense, Bret, that’s straight from the “horses mouth”. Your statement that “an intelligent classroom weaves togehter everything on this list in such a way that makes a personal, student-centered, environment” sums it up nicely.

One of my goals for this series of posts was to help educators realize the potential for increasing communication and collaboration with the tools that already exist within their classrooms, if not, within their school or district.

Always nice to have a comment from you. Thanks.

]]> By: Bret http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Bret Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:07:42 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-95 Web 2.0 is an environment that is interactive and reflects personal nuances of the person at the computer. An intelligent classroom weaves together everything on this list in such a way that makes a personal, student-centered, environment. Our challenge is to convince folks the intelligent classroom is not about more spotlights, glitz, and glamour for the sage on the stage, rather it is on creating learming 2.0 environments that centers on the individual needs of students....great blog! Web 2.0 is an environment that is interactive and reflects personal nuances of the person at the computer. An intelligent classroom weaves together everything on this list in such a way that makes a personal, student-centered, environment.

Our challenge is to convince folks the intelligent classroom is not about more spotlights, glitz, and glamour for the sage on the stage, rather it is on creating learming 2.0 environments that centers on the individual needs of students….great blog!

]]> By: technotuesday http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-91 technotuesday Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:28:40 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-91 I kind of like to see interactive white boards, handheld remote sensors and the slates that can be passed around in the room (i am most familiar with the Promethean brand--the ActivBoard, Activote, and ActivSlate). I have seen some very strong interactive teaching with these tools. I too have been coveting for a very long time document cameras, which I think have a place in the 21st century classroom. I kind of like to see interactive white boards, handheld remote sensors and the slates that can be passed around in the room (i am most familiar with the Promethean brand–the ActivBoard, Activote, and ActivSlate). I have seen some very strong interactive teaching with these tools.

I too have been coveting for a very long time document cameras, which I think have a place in the 21st century classroom.

]]> By: Ed Darrell http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Ed Darrell Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:33:47 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-89 I hope you've submitted this to all the education carnivals, especially the big one. Let me give a strong second to the motion on speakers. Irving ISD, where I happily camped for three years, puts in a decent sound system with each projector, and every classroom has a projector. These are also excellent for other audio use, generally (though the projector must be on, burning precious bulb time). In four other districts here around Dallas, I have not found another so prescient, including Duncanville with its $75 million technology initiative -- sound is not technology? Anyway, the amazing Rube Goldberg things the teachers have done to get around the problem are a tribute to the genius and drive of teachers who smash through barriers, and a sad commentary on just how far behind we have fallen in our race to deliver education with the best tools. In one class I covered, the scheduled video could not be heard through the sound system provided; one kid offered his stereo-equipped telephone (not iPhone) if it would help -- if we'd had the correct cables, that might have been a better solution. Thanks. School district technology administrators: there is your shopping list. Stores are open tomorrow. I hope you’ve submitted this to all the education carnivals, especially the big one.

Let me give a strong second to the motion on speakers. Irving ISD, where I happily camped for three years, puts in a decent sound system with each projector, and every classroom has a projector. These are also excellent for other audio use, generally (though the projector must be on, burning precious bulb time). In four other districts here around Dallas, I have not found another so prescient, including Duncanville with its $75 million technology initiative — sound is not technology? Anyway, the amazing Rube Goldberg things the teachers have done to get around the problem are a tribute to the genius and drive of teachers who smash through barriers, and a sad commentary on just how far behind we have fallen in our race to deliver education with the best tools.

In one class I covered, the scheduled video could not be heard through the sound system provided; one kid offered his stereo-equipped telephone (not iPhone) if it would help — if we’d had the correct cables, that might have been a better solution.

Thanks.

School district technology administrators: there is your shopping list. Stores are open tomorrow.

]]> By: Brian http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Brian Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:00:54 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-87 Jen, I have my doubts about 1:1 myself. I'm even thinking that it isn't necessary. With mobile computers, I think that students in many districts will be carrying their own and won't even want to use a school filtered computer. This may be way off for some schools, and it doesn't address the digital divide, but more and more teachers are acquiring their own machines to use. It's only a matter of time before we have students asking if they can bring their own laptops/tablets into class. Jen,
I have my doubts about 1:1 myself. I’m even thinking that it isn’t necessary. With mobile computers, I think that students in many districts will be carrying their own and won’t even want to use a school filtered computer. This may be way off for some schools, and it doesn’t address the digital divide, but more and more teachers are acquiring their own machines to use. It’s only a matter of time before we have students asking if they can bring their own laptops/tablets into class.

]]> By: Jen http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Jen Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:14:41 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-86 I am so grateful to work in higher ed where I don't have to deal with filters! I struggle enough when I have to run upstairs to unblock something for my daughter. I can't imagine dealing with that for entire schools. Your post has me thinking about the computer ratios in schools. I worked for a pT3 grant 6 years ago and there was a strong push for more computers in classrooms. Now I wonder if that is necessary. Thinking about an entire classroom sitting at computers doing the same thing seems like a thing of the past. I remember when we had to teach people every little detail of computer use, but now, much of it is intuitive. Students are learning on their own. With Web 2.0, the participatory part of learning is happening beyond the classroom walls. I think a classroom with a variety of tools such as handheld devices, cameras, a few computers, and just a general mix, would work well. I am so grateful to work in higher ed where I don’t have to deal with filters! I struggle enough when I have to run upstairs to unblock something for my daughter. I can’t imagine dealing with that for entire schools.
Your post has me thinking about the computer ratios in schools. I worked for a pT3 grant 6 years ago and there was a strong push for more computers in classrooms. Now I wonder if that is necessary. Thinking about an entire classroom sitting at computers doing the same thing seems like a thing of the past. I remember when we had to teach people every little detail of computer use, but now, much of it is intuitive.
Students are learning on their own. With Web 2.0, the participatory part of learning is happening beyond the classroom walls. I think a classroom with a variety of tools such as handheld devices, cameras, a few computers, and just a general mix, would work well.

]]> By: Andrew Robitaille http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Andrew Robitaille Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:38:08 +0000 http://bcsmith.edublogs.org/2007/09/03/intelligent-classroom-the-list/#comment-85 Eight percent of the 21st century is over! I'm still getting over the horseless carriage! Eight percent of the 21st century is over! I’m still getting over the horseless carriage!

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