Equipment and set up - Educational Technology

Equipment and Set-up

Equipment

•the necessary items for a particular purpose.

Traditional equipment

Boards and Board Accessories

A traditional classroom setup has a board at the front of the classroom for the teacher to write information on so the entire class can see.

Wall AidsWall aids help to keep a classroom tidy and organized. Examples of wall aids include bulletin boards or educational posters.

Storage Space

A cubbyhole shelf in the classroom can help keep students' belongings organized and avoid confusion as to who owns what.

Overhead projector

a device that projects an enlarged image of a transparency placed on it onto a wall or screen by means of an overhead mirror.

Modern Equipment in

Education

Computer --an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

Laptop--a computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling.

Amplifier -- an electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction.

Microphone --an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations, which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.

Projector -- an object that is used to project rays of light, especially an apparatus with a system of lenses for projecting slides or film onto a screen.

Dvd Player -- a device that plays discs produced under both the DVD-Video and DVD-Audio technical standards, two different and incompatible standards.

Set-upthe way in which something, especially an organization or equipment, is organized, planned, or arranged.

How to Set Up a Projector and Laptop for Presentations

• Start by making sure the laptop and projectorare both turned off before you start trying to make any

connections.• Locate the video cable• Make sure both ends are securely connected and

tighten if necessary.• If your projector has a mouse for remote control,

connect the cable to the laptop mouse port and then connect the other end to the Projector Mouse/Com port. If your projector uses an infrared remote, make sure the adapter is in place or that the devices are lined up correctly for the signal to be sent and received.

• Locate the audio cable and connect the audio cable included with the projector to the Audio Out on the laptop and Audio In on the projector. Make sure these connections are tight.

• Start your laptop and the projector. Make sure to check all connections to ensure they have been properly connected. Run through your presentation to make sure it looks the way you want and that sound (if used) is set to an acceptable level and works properly. Keep in mind that you want the sound to be louder so that it will be heard with a large group of people in the room.

How to Set Up Computers in Your Classroom

First decide how you're most likely to use yourcomputer.

• Presentation station:• Learning center:• Teacher workstation:

If you have one computer . . .

• Pick a home base for your computer depending on how you expect to use it most often.

• If possible, keep your computer on a sturdy mobile cart so you can move it around the room.

• Make sure the height of your computer station is appropriate.• Plug all the cables into a single power strip equipped with a

surge protector.• Protect younger children by covering unused outlets with plug

caps.• Help students make the best of limited computer time.• Create a schedule.• Use the computer to support your curriculum

If you have several computers...

Set up one computer as a shared presentation/teacher work-station in the front of the room.

Use the rest of the computers as student work-stations. Most teachers form a computer cluster in one area of the room, usually towards the back where they're less apt to cause a distraction.

If you end up with a jumble of wires, color-code each set and the associated computer with stickers.

Tuck wires out of the way. You may want to consolidate them with one or more "cord snakes," hollow plastic tubes designed for this purpose.

Adapt your mini-lab to your needs.

Find out if your school or district has a technology support person. Contact that person to find out what kinds of services he or she provides.

Create your own support group. If you and several colleagues agree to use some of the same software, you can share ideas and help each other trouble-shoot. Even "experts" need help from time to time. Don't be afraid to ask.

Enlist your "techno-kids." Most children love computers and spend hours exploring and problem solving. In the process, they develop valuable expertise. Enlist their help as technical advisors. Let them explore new software, teach you how to use it, tutor classmates, and trouble-shoot. They'll save you time and frustration, and the experience will bolster their self-esteem.

Boost your technology learning curve. Take advantage of computer courses offered by your school, district, and local colleges and universities.

Help is just around the corner...

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Prepared by: Group 4

Cabling, John Edward Gleyo, Faith Mendoza, Zarrah Sadili, Maricris