USING MORE USER/CHILD FRIENDLY RESOURCES FOR EARLY YEARS LEARNERS

VTech KidiZoom

LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra

DIGITAL CAMERAS

Canon PowerShot A2500 16MP 5X Digital Camera 

Cameras currently being used in the schools by students one per each section, priced at Rs 9300/-

DIFFICULTY IN USING THE CAMERA

• This is not designed keeping young users in mind

• It does not have proper holding space for children

• Is not sturdy enough to handle accidental fall or shock

• Has no interactive features

• E safety issues can arise

SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE

VTech KidiZoom

Currently featuring at top ten list of cameras for kids at amazon.com and toptenreviews.com. Currently prized at $ 31.04 - $ 32.66

http://www.amazon.com/VTech-80-140700-Kidizoom-Camera-Connect/dp/B00CMNX7VW/ref=zg_bs_166166011_4

FEATURES

• Has side big holding bars to hold the camera

• Kids' camera features a real 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom

• 1.8" color screen and easy-to-use viewfinder

• Take photos and edit with fun, silly effects

• Also records video and voice

• Features 5 voice-changing effects

http://store.hermanstreet.com/deals/vtech-kidizoom-camera/?&ICID=pin-Vtech%20Kidizoom%202013-10-22dcfc&ofm

COMPARISON WITH OTHER SIMILAR CAMERAS IN THE MARKET

ADVANTAGES

To Students To Teachers To institution

More comfort in holding and using the camera

Better workability and less supervision to use the resource

Less e safety issues as tri pods will not be required

Interactive features to make the photographs or video more interesting

Less support

Little direction required to hold the cameras

More use of cameras during teaching

Less time taking then to set up tripods

Less e-safety issues with

It comes with 90 days warranty

Is under RS 10,000 so can be bought from school budget

It does not require tripods

Is sturdy and will require less replacement

N- COMPUTING DESKTOPS

Currently using Viper conventional computers with N-computing

DIFFICULTY IN USING THE DESKTOP

• N-computing creates difficulty in opening links

• Mouse is sometimes to big and had to manure for young children

• Children are not accustomed to desktops

• Can not be moved

• Has too many wires creates e-safety issues

• Children are restricted in one position

• Takes up too much space in the classroom

SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE

LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra  - Green

Custom built for young children aged 4-9, priced at $ 149/-

FEATURES

• kid-tough with a 7" hi-res screen and Wi-Fi with kid-safe Web.

• Kid-safe out of the box, offers extra parental settings to easily control exactly what experiences a child can access.

• works with LeapFrog's library of 500+ apps, games, eBooks, videos, music and more.

• includes 11 apps (onboard and downloadable): Photo Fun Ultra, Art Studio Ultra, Pet Pad Party, Utility Suite, Pet Chat and more.

• Features built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery, Wi-Fi, peer-to-peer play, front-and-back cameras, MP3 player and more. Ages 4 - 9 years.

http://leapfrogstore.co.uk/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=589

ADVANTAGES

To students To Teachers To School

More freedom of space

Connected to their own experience

More control and maneuverability

No need to upload photos or videos (hard for children need teachers assistance)

More movability to plan in learning areas

Less space constraint

Independent processing

Multipurpose usage

Less supervision as less glitches while using desktops and wiring

No additional EMT (power supply) required

No extra construction

Can be used during power failures

More pace in the classroom

Less electricity bills

ACTION PLAN

Resource

Actions taken People responsible

Time Success criteria

Requirement

LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra

Training teachers to use touch pads

Exploring build in apps and exploring other compatible applications

Setting up relevant features for e-safety

Running required software

IT coordinator

Curriculum coordinator

IT engineer

Teachers

Dec’ 2014

Learners using touchpads in different learning areas

Effective integration in lessons

Using both built in apps and open ended software

6 per class

VTech KidiZoom

More use of cameras by the learners

Using its inbuilt features

School Coordinator

Teachers

Aug’ 2014

More independent use of cameras by learners

1 per class