Costs

Ok, here's the money end of this project...

Analyzing Costs and Establishing a Budget:
Installation: Technology staff at school can install on computers/laptops:
$0
Hardware: Depends on version
http://www.theflip.com/en-us/Products/specs.aspx (all come with wrist strap, soft protective case, user guide, built in USB arm/speaker/microphone).
$149.99 - $279.99
Accessories are available
http://www.theflip.com/en-us/Products/accessories.aspx:
$14.99 - $49.99.
Software: Comes preinstalled on Flip Camera for both PCs and Macs: $0
Maintenance: Flip Cameras come with a standard warranty
http://www.theflip.com/en-us/support/warranty.aspx. Any other questions can be directed to the customer support line (888-222-6689).: $0
Security: Product storage in technology department of school.
Teachers must sign out product. Any students handling Flip Cameras
must have previously signed the Williamstown Middle School or
St. Mark's High School User Policy Agreement Form.:
$0
Training: Training will be provided by someone who knows how to use
the Flip Cameras (someone in school preferably) after school.
Communication would be required amongst teachers participating in
the training. Technology department within the school would also be
available for questions/concerns/problems.:
$0

If we had unlimited money resources, that's a big IF, how many would you suggest we buy?
One a grade level?
One a subject per grade level? meaning one for 5th grade math, one for 5th grade science, one for 5th grade S.S., etc.
One per classroom?
A different option?

Thanks!

our plan solution>

Here's some more info about our technology initiative...let us know what you think....
Would you use it?
Would other teachers use it?
Do we need more info to sell this idea?

Specific Description of Technology:
Flip Video Cameras are small digital camcorders that are simple to use. It has a lens and microphone with very few buttons to operate. It comes equipped with spring-loaded USB drive and built-in software. This all makes it easy to record and upload onto ones computer. It can hold anywhere from one to four hours of recording, depending on the version. It allows for direct uploading on Myspace, Facebook, and YouTube. Video editing is also another feature that enables you to create movies with multiple video clips and add titles, music and credits to your recording. Software updates are available online.
Below are links that can enhance students’ learning:
http://www.digmo.co.uk/edu/10-education-uses-for-flip-video/
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/view_lesson_plans
http://blog.weareteachers.com/tag/flip-video-camera/
http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=df6bwk2v_458hfn94kfd
http://docs.google.com/present/view?pli=1&id=dhn2vcv5_6tv55j7g9

Expected Outcomes:
The Flip Video Cameras will receive positive feedback from teachers and students. It has been shown from articles, websites, blogs and comments that teachers, who used the Flip Video Cameras, did indeed enjoy them and the students had a positive response to it as well. Teachers will find that these cameras are easy to use and upload. Because of the simplicity of this technology, teachers who normally shy away from technology, due to its complexity, will be more apt to try it out and potentially use the product. They will also find that it can be utilized in all subjects and grade levels. We expect Flip Video Cameras to be fully integrated without much effort into the classroom rather than used just once and then put on the shelf. Students will be able to take more meaningful lessons away due to their experiences with this technology we are introducing.

Information for Committee Members

Thank you everyone who volunteered to help us with out Technology Initiative!
Just to go over the set up. This is our blog, EDT TechTalk. Here we will post and discuss our plan and any comments or concerns you have with our ideas. Please be honest, your opinion matters! On the blog you will be able to get the link to the survey we need you to take by Friday. Below is also the link address:
To complete our survey, please go to the link below:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dC1KZG12LUVmRTJLZUxaU0VvemhMNmc6MQ
All of our Documentation and projects write-ups will be posted on our wikispace: http://ourtechinitiative.wikispaces.com. This site will be available for you to view along the way. Feel free to make your own comments on what you see here on the blog, every little bit of input helps!
We hope to get a great, easy-to-implement plan together to infuse Flip Cameras into our classrooms. Let’s start small and help it grow!
Thanks!
Valerie and Kathleen

Flip Camera Ideas

here's some ideas educators can use flip cameras for:

http://www.digmo.co.uk/edu/10-education-uses-for-flip-video/


and a video that shows how to use flip cameras. on the right hand side, there are more video about the flip cameras:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh6s9gNoFro&feature=player_embedded

Technology Initiative Committee

Committee Members:
Holly Briel, Teacher
Kathleen Swierzbinski, Teacher
Leigh Askin, Teacher
Nakia Fambro, Teacher

Welcome

Welcome to my EDT 6040 blog! This will be a site that allows us to talk about technology and how we are using it or want to learn how and what to use. Feel free to share ideas-the more ideas the better! Let's start talking tech!