creating a technology petting zoo
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Presentation for 2014 EdTech conference in Greenville, SCTRANSCRIPT
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Creating a technology petting zooas a form of outreach
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introduction
about the speakerpresentation styleoverview of programcurriculum developmentexamplesresourcesbrief exercise
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program overview
What is a Technology Petting Zoo?Why did we decide to do this?● Marketing & PR● Education● Change
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getting the word out
● issue press release
● notify staff● notify parents● other ways?
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curriculum development
why create a curriculum?
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examples
developing technology petting zoos for a target audience
what’s the hidden curriculum?
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examples
where could you host a technology petting zoo?● job fair● PTO meeting● book sale● where else?
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resources
provide resources at technology petting zoos● articles● handouts● device comparisons● what else?
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Top Ten Chart
top ten reviews for best ebook readers
very useful for petting zoo attendees!
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specific resources
provide resources from your specific vendors
check vendor websites for media kits and handouts
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exercise
take 5 minutesin small groups, discuss how you would:1. develop a technology petting zoo2. promote it3. evaluate itsomeone take notes and volunteer to report on your group’s discussion
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keeping up
keep your technology up to date!budget for upgradesread blogs:● http://www.engadget.com/● http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/