Using Technology to Enhance
Fire Prevention Programs
Brene Duggins
July 2012
Why Are We Here?
To go from this….
….to this!!!
Smartboards
and Other Interactive Tools
What is an Interactive Whiteboard?
 A presentation device that interfaces with a computer
 Computer images are displayed by a projector where they
can be seen and manipulated
Smartboards and Other Interactive
Tools!
Why is it a Great Tool to Use?
 Great for demonstrations
 A Colorful Tool – eye catching!
 Can accommodate different learning styles
 All ages respond favorably to use
 Distance learning and Communication
 Can be used in one computer classrooms/setting
 Encourages group interaction
Why is it a Great Tool to Use?
 Students with disabilities can use
 Its interactive!
 Can interface with other tools (doc. camera, video
camera, slate)
 Great for presentations where you need copies of lesson
(brainstorming)
 Kid magnet!
Why is it a Great Tool to Use?
 Learners show increased motivation and enjoy the
interaction the technology offers
 It makes the topic come alive
 It captures the attention of learners
 It enables the use multimedia resources and the internet
with a whole group
What Can I Use It For?
 Presentations and Projects. Present multimedia projects
with the whiteboard, controlling the entire presentation
without touching a computer keyboard.
 Web Streaming and Video. Show streamed or
downloaded video clips using programs like Windows Media
Player and QuickTime. Clips embedded into multimedia
presentation programs can easily be shown as well. The
interactive features of the whiteboard allow users to pause,
circle, annotate, highlight, and more. Of course, a DVD or
VHS player can be connected to the projector, too.
What Do I Use It For?
 Printing and Saving Notes. Interactive whiteboards let
users print or save anything they've written. Teachers can put
notes in a file on a shared server for students to download or
post notes on a Web page or blog. Notes can also be printed
out and distributed, allowing students to participate in the
presentation instead of simply copying from the board.
 Encouraging Critical Thinking. Interactive whiteboards
encourage critical thinking. Imagine using the whiteboard
with concept-mapping software. Students' ideas could be
written directly on the whiteboard.
Example of Smart Board Lesson
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdcraXTSdQ
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em2i1ApzYwk
How Do I Create Presentations to Use?
 PowerPoints
 Websites
 Online Tutorials
 Templates online
 Software with Interactive Tools
But…The Board Doesn’t Travel!!!
 For those presentations away from the station there are some
options!!!
 Interactive Slates
 Wireless Interactive Devices
 Projectors with Interactive Pens
Interactive Resources
 SMART Solutions in Public Safety
http://smarttech.com/publicsafety
 Sparky Matching Smoke Alarm Game
http://www.nfpa.org/sparky/matchgame/match_game.html
 Play Safe Be Safe Lessons and Activities
http://www.playsafebesafe.com/home.shtml
 Sparky’s Hunt for Hazards
http://www.scholastic.com/firesafety/huntforhomehazards/
iPads and other Apple Products
Apple Products in Education
 Many schools/classrooms have iPods and iPads
 Used in numerous classrooms daily
 Some have 1:1 programs
 Remember, you don’t have to have a huge set of iPads to
reach your audience…many classrooms only have 1 and they
use it everyday! Small Groups, Individuals and Whole Group
Instruction.
Apple Products in Real World
 Everywhere you go – iPods, iPhones, iPads!
 At a meeting…look around
 On the Bus, in the store, at the park…
 Not just for phone calls, or music!!!
iPods, iPhones and iPads
 What can you do with them?
 QR Codes
 Podcasting
 Vodcasting
 Skype or FaceTime
 Take Notes
 Interactive Communication
 Collaborative Lessons
I Have an iPad…Now What?
 Use for presentations…no more carrying bulky laptop
 Apps: Cloud On, Dropbox, Keynote
 Hand it off to participants to gain their opinion
 Apps: Notability, Whiteboard, AirSketch
 Turn it into a slate and project on the screen
 Apps: AirSketch, Doceri
 Create Flash Cards for small groups or whole group review
 Apps: Evernote Peek
Apple TV
 A device that will not only allow you to access music from
iTunes, videos, and netflix, it will allow you to play content
from the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad on your TV.
 Can use multiple ipads during presentations
http://www.apple.com/appletv/airplay/
A Few Examples of
How to Use These Tools
 Lino It
 Have people link to your lino it corkboard and post comments
and questions during the presentation.
 Skype or Facetime
 Have group talk to a firefighter or a special guest that may not
be able to physically be there.
 Fire Alarm
 Use this app to bring life to your presentation when you are
practicing escape plans
 Notability
 Take a picture of home layouts and have the participants draw
the ways out and mark their meeting place.
A Few Examples of
How to Use These Tools
 Burny’s Fire Safety
 Sit down with a preschool group or lower Elementary group
and teach from the app. Allow students to make choices and
answer questions.
Interactive Powerpoints
What is an Interactive PowerPoint?
 A PowerPoint where the user can control the order of the
PowerPoint slides by selecting buttons or icons that change
the order of slides.
 Example: PowerPoint Jeopardy
What are the Benefits of
Interactive PowerPoints?
 Exactly what it says…interactive
 Gets the group involved
 A way to get those hard to reach individuals
 Allows group to control the order of presentation
 Many can be used without the instructor or projector
 Fun!
What Can I Do with
Interactive PowerPoints?
 Teach a Concept
 Check for Understanding
 Picture Identification
 True/False
 Multiple Choice
 Learning Games
 Review Concepts
Examples of Interactive PowerPoints
 Test Your Fire Safety Knowledge
 Fire Safety Jeopardy
 Fire Extinguisher Knowledge Check
 Another non-fire related example of what you can create
Interactive PowerPoint Resources
 Creating a PPT slide you can have audience type on
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ppt_type_on_slide.htm
 PowerPoint Game Templates
http://midlandparkschools.k12.nj.us/page/143
 Tutorial on Making Interactive PowerPoint Presentations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1fdnB8pkic&feature=rela
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QR Barcodes
QR Codes….
What are they and how can I use them?
This is a QR Barcode.
QR is short for “Quick Response Code”
These barcodes can carry a wealth
of information to the viewer.
Text messages, images, links to videos,
links to your website, contact
information and more can be
shared through these codes.
How do I Read a QR Code?
Android Apps
iPhone/iPad Apps
 Barcode
 NeoReader
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Generator/Scanner
i-nigma
Scan Life Barcode Reader
QuickMark QR Code
Reader
QR Droid
Barcode Scanner
 Optiscan
 QR App
 QuickMark
 i-nigma
How Do I Create a QR Code?
 Free Online QR Code Generators…there are tons!!!
 Find what works for you
 Many will even allow you to incorporate images into your
QR codes.
 Examples:
 http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
 http://www.qrstuff.com/
 http://beqrious.com/qr-code-generator/
What Can I do with QR Codes?
 Put them anywhere and everywhere!!!
What Can I Do with QR Codes?
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Games with QR Codes (scavenger hunts, Q and As, etc.)
On Flyers with contact information
On the Fire Truck!
Door prizes, giveaways at events
Linked to Social Media Pages (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Safety Messages
Linked to Videos
Outside the Station
On your T-Shirts
On Business Cards
And So Much more!!!
 http://www.neowin.net/news/qr-codes-could-save-lives
What QR Codes Can Do for the
Department?
Events
• Map to your event
• Agenda for your event
Share
• On Facebook
• Post on Twitter
• Read your Blog
Support
• Get a Quick Tip
• Go to your support page
Campaigns
• Watch your videos
• Download a flyer
• Read a fact sheet
Connect
• Go to your website
• Get Contact
Information
Questions?
E. Brene Duggins
Fire Educator
busybeebre@gmail.com
919-621-4651
www.brethefirebee.weebly.com