Anthony J Blusius Jr. Technology Applications for the Classroom Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Dr. Celina Byers October 29, 2007
Where
Southern Columbia High School
What’s Wrong Library of Multimedia Content VHS, DVD, Laser Disc Lots of space Outdated formats, even DVD Loss/Destruction
The primary goal of this project is to upgrade the current method of delivering multimedia content in the classroom, making content more accessible to staff and students. What does that mean?
Reduce the amount of physical space required to store the multimedia content. Reduce the time required by library staff to catalog and maintain the multimedia content. Allow the multimedia library to be more available to school staff. Motivate staff to actively search out new content from the World Wide Web. Devise a system to review web content for accuracy and copyright concerns. Reduce the amount of audiovisual equipment that must be purchased and maintained.
DVD Players / VCRs GONE!!!
You get an iPod. (if you are a teacher/staff)
Central computer to access the content on.
You can now get content from the WWW.
BIG BIG BIG BIG!!!!
Something to think about.
TV or Projectors (already there)
Library of content (already there, sorta)
Audio equipment for projectors/TV (already there)
Video iPods w/ connecting cables
Computer and Internet Access (already there)
Support for when things don’t work (already there)
Once
implemented, there will be reduction in the amount of equipment that needs to be maintained and cleaned.
Electronically
stored multimedia content cannot degrade over time or be damaged from drops and falls.
Redundant
storage prevents the loss of multimedia content.
Students,
who miss class materials due to absence, can view the necessary material within their home.
With
all the multimedia content stored electronically, there is the potential to easily convert the current system to a web-based system accessible from anywhere.
Should
the delivery method (video iPods) ever change, the electronic content can easily be converted into the new format, while VHS and DVD media conversion might not be possible.
Make sure there is a problem
Look at solutions (cost, resources, etc)
Get peer feedback
Pick the best one
Get approval (School Board)
Get the stuff you need (iPods, Content, etc)
Install / Implement
Train, train, train
Totals Project Phase
Cost
Phase 1
$7,492.00
Phase 2
$4,692.00
Phase 3
$9,376.00
Total Cost
$21,560.00
Phase School Year Subjects Transitioned
1 2008-2009 Language Arts Social Studies
2 2009-2010 Science Mathematics
3 2010-2011 All other subjects
Adoption
Damage or Loss of Equipment
Easy to overcome!
Best ideas chosen early on
Staff have feedback before the final decision
School board gets to weigh in
Look back, year after phase 3
Questions?