Teaching within Dell’s
Intelligent Classroom
Skip Tyler
Pete Anderson
estyler@henrico.k12.va.us
pganders@henrico.k12.va.us
NECC Conference
July, 2006
About Us
 Teach high school math in Henrico
County, VA
 Develop online curricula
 Work in a school division that funds a
one-to-one computer initiative with
Dell
 Instruct using Intelligent Classrooms
Presentation Objectives
 To make you aware of different types
of technology available with Dell’s
Intelligent Classroom.
 To show you how technology can
create a positive classroom
environment that fosters curiosity,
excitement, and student learning.
What is your position?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Teacher
Tech Coordinator
Administrator
Staff
Development
E. Other
F. Sitting Down
Sample Lesson
 Let’s see it in action!
 Click here to go to a web applet of
the floor plan
What is the fewest number of turns it takes to go from
the Dell booth to Starbucks and back with two Venti
Caramel Macchiato’s (for your presenters)?
What is the fewest number of turns it takes to go from
the Dell booth to Starbucks and back with two Venti
Caramel Macchiato’s (for your presenters)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
4
8
9
10
27
What is the fewest number of turns it takes to go from
the Dell booth to Starbucks and back with two Venti
Caramel Macchiato’s (for your presenters)?
Intelligent Classroom
Minimum Requirements
 Computer
 Projector
 Screen/Wall
Additional components can help you
create interactive, collaborative
learning environments.
How many computers are in your
classroom?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
None
Teacher computer only
1-5 student computers
6+ students computers
1-1 computer initiative
Answer Now
Benefits of computer and projector
 Only 1 computer is needed to display
a presentation (PowerPoint, Internet,
etc.) for a class
 Improved classroom management
 More dynamic student interaction
What is your experience with
student responders?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Never heard of them
I have seen them
I have used them
I have my own set
Answer Now
Benefits of Student Responders
 Engage all students
 Respond instantly to questions supporting interactive,
dynamic lessons
 No fear of wrong answers
 Interactive game show - set up teams, fastest
responder, high score, etc.
 Assess
 Gives immediate data to analyze and direct instruction
 Achieve
 Students try harder, results can be saved and tracked
What is your experience with an
interactive whiteboard or wireless pad?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Never heard of them
I have seen them
I have used one
I have used both
Answer Now
Benefits of Interactive Whiteboards
and Wireless Pads
 Maintain student attention
 Students want to interact with the technology
 Element of the unknown
 Save notes and documentation
 Can be sent via email, stored on a network, posted on
a web page
 Flexibility and Mobility
 Wireless pad can be controlled from any location in the
classroom
Sample Lessons
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Annotations and Tools
Object Oriented
Drag and Drop
Digital Manipulatives
What is your experience with a
document camera?
A. What’s a document
camera?
B. I have heard of it
C. I have used one
D. I have one in my
classroom
Answer Now
Benefits of a document camera
 Enables teachers and students to
display material to the entire class
 Review homework answers
 Show newspaper or magazine article
 Model hands-on activity
Additional Technologies
 Digital Camera and Camcorder
 Teacher project
 Multimedia devices (DVD, VCR, stereo
system)
 Laser Printer
 Dell DJ MP3 Players
 Storage Devices (CD/DVD Burners, Flash
Drive)
 Scanner
Do you have your own web page?
A. Yes
B. No
Answer Now
Benefits of a Web Page
Acts as a lesson plan book
Can be modified easily
Dynamic
Central location for notes,
assignments, policies, contact info,
etc.
 Minimizes excuses from students who
are absent
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Different Types of Web Pages
No hosting required:
 Free – http://www.Schoolnotes.com
 $25/yr – http://www.Teacherweb.com
 $49/yr – http://www.Quia.com
Hosting required:
 You can create your own page using software
applications like:
 Microsoft Office (Save As Web Page)
 Mozilla (free download)
 Dreamweaver (purchase)
 Benefit: Files are on your computer for updating, less
restrictions
How often do you use the Internet
in your classroom?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Daily
2-3 times a week
Once a week
Twice a month
Once a month
Never
Answer Now
Examples of Internet Usage
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Virtual Manipulatives
Online Textbooks
HCPS eLearning
WebQuests
Videostreaming
Assessments
Conclusions
Dell’s Intelligent Classroom…
 Creates a collaborative, interactive learning
environment when used effectively.
 Supports numerous learning styles, including
visual, auditory and kinesthetic.
 Facilitates interaction and connects classrooms
with information, images and meaning.
 Makes instruction more effective and improves
classroom management, student participation,
and student achievement. It does not replace
effective teachers.
The most important question
about technology usage…
Does the technology complement or
hinder instruction?
Q & A Session
 Where do you go from here?
 What things can you incorporate into
your classroom? Act now while
motivated!
 How do you go about getting these
items? Library? Departmental
request? Grant writing?
Important information!
 Email:
Skip Tyler
Pete Anderson
estyler@henrico.k12.va.us
View Skip’s web site
pganders@henrico.k12.va.us
View Pete’s web site
This presentation and web resources can be
found at
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/varina/
tyler_e/NECC06/index.htm
Feel free to contact us with any questions!
Thanks! 