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Creating a technology petting zoo as a form of outreach

Creating a technology petting zoo

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Presentation for 2014 EdTech conference in Greenville, SC

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Creating a technology petting zooas a form of outreach

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introduction

about the speakerpresentation styleoverview of programcurriculum developmentexamplesresourcesbrief exercise

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program overview

What is a Technology Petting Zoo?Why did we decide to do this?● Marketing & PR● Education● Change

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getting the word out

● issue press release

● notify staff● notify parents● other ways?

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curriculum development

why create a curriculum?

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examples

developing technology petting zoos for a target audience

what’s the hidden curriculum?

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examples

where could you host a technology petting zoo?● job fair● PTO meeting● book sale● where else?

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resources

provide resources at technology petting zoos● articles● handouts● device comparisons● what else?

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Top Ten Chart

top ten reviews for best ebook readers

very useful for petting zoo attendees!

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specific resources

provide resources from your specific vendors

check vendor websites for media kits and handouts

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exercise

take 5 minutesin small groups, discuss how you would:1. develop a technology petting zoo2. promote it3. evaluate itsomeone take notes and volunteer to report on your group’s discussion

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keeping up

keep your technology up to date!budget for upgradesread blogs:● http://www.engadget.com/● http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/

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Q&A

THANK YOU!

Dr. Curtis R. RogersCommunications [email protected]