Ever seen the movie Minority Report? Perhaps you have seen a recent epside of CSI? Both share a common human to computer interface that allows for virtual manipulation of information through gestures and hand motions. Amazingly, Pattie Maes’ lab at MIT has created a device which allows for human to computer interaction with the enviornment simply through a wearable [...]
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category: Emerging Technologies, Miscellaneous
Emerging Technology for 21st Century Learners
Have you ever heard of Siftables? Developed by MIT grad student David Merrill, this is quite possibly one of the most dynamic emerging technologies I have ever seen. The potential application of this technology across k-12 environments is absolutely mind boggling. Siftables are tiny computerized blocks that interact with each other and fosters a high level of multi-modal kinestheic [...]
Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?
WHAT IS IT?
One of the hottest new technology tools on the shelf this season is the Pulse SmartPen from Livescribe. It’s a computer and a functional pen together all-in-one! This pen records and links audio to what you write on special digital paper. To listen to what was recorded at the time your were writing, simply tap the pen [...]
category: Cool Tools!, Emerging Technologies, LCPS Assistive Technology, Universal Design for Learning
tags: livescribe
New Technology in Room 420
As you have probably noticed, a Promethean Interactive Whiteboard has been installed within the 4th floor conference room. If you didn’t know…SURPRISE! I’m sure everyone has many questions about the operation and integration of the board within classroom environments. For starters, I’ve highlighted a few key points that you need to know about Promethean Interactive [...]
category: Emerging Technologies, LCPS Administrative Network, LCPS Instructional Network, Universal Design for Learning
tags: promethean
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