Midterm Debriefing JM
Integrating mini-laptops in the Classroom by Jorge G. Martinez
Ultimate Goal
• This tutorial will provide basic key elements in the implementation of mini-laptops in a classroom.
• The tutorial consist of three parts.
Mini-laptop classroom
management
Utilizing mini-laptops as a teaching tool
Introduction to mini-laptops
Three-Part Breakdown
Overview
Multimedia presentation
Assessment activity
Introduction to mini-laptops
• Mini-laptops basics (e.g. screen size, external peripherals)
• Parts of a mini-laptop.
• Computer on wheel (COW) carts.
• Mini-laptops and wireless networks.
Classroom management
• Storing the mini-laptop in the classroom.
• Sharing mini-laptops.
• Rules and procedures.
• Headphone considerations.
Mini-laptops / Teaching tool
• Teaching and learning with mini-laptops.
• Students learning 21st century skills.
• Learning instruction utilizing mini-laptops.
• Storing student data.
• Mini-laptops other usage.
Additional Resources
• Supplemental implementation guides
• Case studies
• Dell Connected Classrooms– http://content.dell.com/us/en/k-12/connected-cla
ssroom.aspx#p=2
Lessons Learned
• Designing and developing a multimedia instruction.
• Multimedia presentation guidelines and principles.
Credits
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