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Duval County Schools, Wave 4. Danielle Grossman-Wolf and Jessica Coppage. Today’s Agenda. -RM Education’s new image -Troubleshooting the “Demonstration Classroom” -Who do I contact when I need help? -Samples lessons using technology integration -RM Easiteach Next Generation (NG) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Duval County Schools, Wave 4 Danielle Grossman-Wolf and Jessica Coppage
Today’s Agenda
-RM Education’s new image-Troubleshooting the “Demonstration Classroom”-Who do I contact when I need help?-Samples lessons using technology integration -RM Easiteach Next Generation (NG)-How do I get RM Easiteach NG?-RM Education new products for 2010-2011
Why the new “RM” logo?
-Global branding
-RM Logo did not define our business…peoplewould continuously ask what does RM stand for?
-We wanted people to understand RM Education’s main message, which is to help teachers “teach” andstudents “learn.”
Troubleshooting the Sharp projector
Troubleshooting Tips- Projector
-Make sure you have power to the projector. You can tell because you will have a green light turn on when you turn onthe projector and you will hear the Star Wars’ whann sound.
-If you have two flashing yellow lights your lamp is blown and itis time to replace the lamp.
-If you hear a pop sound and see dust come from the projector,this means the lamp has blown. Do not worry your projector isNOT on fire it is dust.
Who do I call with projector problems?
Duval County Maintenance DepartmentCall 904-858-6325
Listed below is the procedure for ANY Sharp projector issues:1. Work order is created through the maintenance department.2. Duval Maintenance team will go to the school site and address the issue. 3. DCPS Maintenance will work with Sharp to get any warranty items replaced,
so that the teachers can get up and running.
If this process is not running smoothly, you can always contact: Danielle Grossman-Wolf- 904-451-8503
or Jessica Coppage- 904-383-8861
Troubleshooting AverVision CP155
Make sure cords are connected properly:
USB from doc cam to computer in order to Capture images/video from the doc cam
Audio cable from cart VGA to the computer “headset” input on your laptop.
VGA cable from cart to the doc cam.
Doc cam power cord
Cable from doc cam to the computer.
BLUE CONNECTION
BLACK CONNECTION
Troubleshooting the CP155
Remember to use the AverVision A+ software:
Who do I call with issues on my CP155?
#1 line of defense- RM Education Customer Support- 866-728-6758
Danielle Grossman-Wolf- 904-451-8503
Jessica Coppage- 903-383-8861
You can also contact AverVision Customer Support the following ways:
877-528-7824 They also have A “live chat” customer support feature on-line.
Troubleshooting the RM Classboard Touch
Troubleshooting Tips- RM Classboard
-Unplug the board from the wall to restart the board to reboot if you cannot connect.
Troubleshooting Tips- RM Classboard
-Confirm that the Bluetooths on the whiteboard and in the teacher laptop have blinking green lights:
Troubleshooting Tips- RM Classboard
-Can not connect to your Bluetooth? Make sure yourBluetooth is discoverable.
Under controlpanel and then select Bluetooth andchoose the “options”tab.
– Remember “Show Board”? The on/off switch to write.
– If you are writing or trying to open something and the board will not recognize it, re-calibrate.
Troubleshooting Tips- RM Classboard
-Make sure “fixed projection” is not selected or enabled.
Troubleshooting Tips- RM Classboard
-Go to “Configure the Polyvision driver”- check to see if the board is connected under the hardware tab.
Troubleshooting Tips- RM Classboard
-Remember to use the “Show Board” function to turnon and off the whiteboard tools:
-Remember to us the “Tools” button when you want towrite on the whiteboard:
Who do I call for problems with my whiteboard?
Polyvision Technical Support24 hour technical support
800-620-7659 and choose option #1
Polyvision will walk through some simple troubleshooting.If you still do not resolve, Polyvision will ask you to join aWebEx so that they can look inside your computer to confirmthe driver/Bluetooth are working properly.
Before you call, please make sure you have Internet access and“administrative rights” access for your computer.
Who do I call for problems with my whiteboard?
Still not able to get your whiteboard working afterspeaking with Polyvision?
Call any of the three numbers listed below for assistance:
1st Line of support-RM Education Customer Support- 866-728-6758
Danielle Grossman-Wolf- 904-451-8503
Jessica Coppage- 903-383-8861
Troubleshooting the Qomo PenPad
Troubleshooting Tips- Qomo PenPad
-Remember where pen batteries located.
-Confirm pad battery is the pad, on the back side of the pad and gold contacts are lined up on the batter an the pad.
-Look for wireless tree/torch appearing on pad to showthat you are connected to the computer.
-If you write and see wireless tree and pencil, butnothing appears on the screen you may have a bad penbattery.
Who do I call for problems with my Qomo PenPad?
#1 line of defense- RM Education Customer Support- 866-728-6758
Danielle Grossman-Wolf- 904-451-8503
Jessica Coppage- 903-383-8861
RM Education ResourcesStill have more questions about how to use equipment orabout RM Easiteach? Attend one of RM’s twice a monthtrainings at the Schultz Center:
Tentative, More Information to Follow:Second Thursday Monthly 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
(focus is hardware)Third Thursday Monthly- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
(focus is RM Easiteach software)
Or buy more hardware as RM Education always includes on-site training with purchases.
RM Education Resources Continued
Share this presentation with your staff/team:https://rmeducation.box.net/shared/static/ch3qabbqn2.ppt
Use the Duval County Technology Wiki:http://techmodelclassrooms.wikispaces.com/
How do I integrate all the tools?
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Creating Engaging Lessons
RM Easiteach Next Generation
RM Easiteach Next Generation
How is it different from RM Easiteach 3.5?• New Features and Benefits• 24 cross-curricular widgets (apps)• Over 250 ready-made activities• Media bank• Over 100 interactive Flash Activities• Including 85 Daydream Interactive Whiteboard Charts• Easiteach.com• Multi-touch support• Record video and sound• Shape recognition tool• “.iwb” file support• Text-to-speech capabilities• Accelerator bar
http://www.easiteach.com/usa/
Samples Lessons with the “Demo Classroom”
Elementary– Lesson on “compare and contrast” using the CP155
document camera.
Middle school/high school– Lesson on using the Classboard touch in conjunction
with your Qomo PenPad.
RM Easiteach Next Generation Upgrade
How much will RM Easiteach Next Generationcost to upgrade?
NOTHING! THE UPGRADE IS FREE!
Information is coming November on the free upgrade to RM Easiteach Next Generation.
RM Education New Products 2010-2011
Available Now to Duval--Sharp “3D” Short Throw Projectors
-RM ePad
-RM Easiteach Next Generation
Looking Toward the Future--RM Education Learning Platform
Sharp “3D” Projectors
RM now provides 3D ready projector to Duval County. There are two models that would be replaced:
Sharp 262- Replaced with Sharp 2701X- $660.00Sharp 267- Replaced with Sharp 2807W- $999.00
In both instances, the projector are brighter, morelight weight and ready to project 3D content.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMPekyb9SLM
3000 lumens
2700 lumens
RM ePad
Features and Benefits• Hand straps make it easy to carry• Built-in keyboard emulator• Left and right mouse buttons on ePad and wireless pen• Volume control buttons on ePad• Contains replaceable, rechargeable batteries• USB cable for wired connection to a PC and for charging• USB a/c adaptor (country specific)• Spare pen tips• LCS status screen• Wireless pen with red laser pointer• Includes RM Easiteach• Receiver dongle with 3-port USB hub• Over 40 hours of battery life on one charge• Over 20 hours of pen battery life• 1 year warranty• Includes a 1 year warranty (for problems found during normal usage)
Introducing RM Learning Platform
RM Learning Platform is a full-featured, easy-to-use Learning Management System and Education Portal, designed specifically for K-12 schools and districts.
RTI Documentation
Parent Communication
Data Analytics
Application Sharing
Virtual Learning Environment
Imbedded 21st Century Learning Tools
Academic Data Warehouse
Student e-portfolios
Pod casting
District Calendaring
Secure File Transfer
Web Hosting
Assessment
Item Bank
Curriculum Mapping
Teacher PD
Grade book
District Collaboration Tools
RMLP Install Base
-RM Learning Platform in 7,000 schools worldwide
-Over 4.5 millions users daily
-World’s largest implementation of Microsoft SharePoint.
RM Learning Platform and Teaching
How can the RMLP make my life easier as a teacher?
1) Having a single sign on for all the applications in the district.
2) Being able to share all “content” across the district. Ability to search for resources using a state standard or “key-word.”
3) Collaboration with teachers, students and administrators. Wikis and Blogs are built right into the portal.
4) Have a true virtual learning environment where I can assign students work, have tests graded automatically and see student data analytics.
RMLP Single Sign-On• Acc
Access all programs through your teacher “My Space” page.
RMLP Content Management
Search easily for content by keyword or by state standard.
RMLP Collaboration Tools
Wikis and Blogs built intothe platform.
RMLP Virtual Learning Envionment
Teachers can create courses, lessons andtests and then assign projects to students.
RM Education
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
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