A "Touch" of Technology- Incorporating iTouch Into Program Curriculum

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 21:13
Presentation Files: 
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A __Touch__ of Technology - Incorporating iTouch into Program Curriculum.pdf
Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
This presentation will outline the incorporation of Apple's iTouch into our academy curriculum including setting up a wireless network, creating user agreements and contracts, troubleshooting applications , utilizing existing district programs, and the successes and failures associated with this process. We will also include examples of student work.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
80%
Interactive Style: 
20%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Brandon Miles
Title: 
Teacher/Coordinator
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Alexis Greenlee
Title: 
Teacher
Organization: 
El Modena High School Collaborative Technology Program
Additional Presenter 2
Additional Presenter 2: 
John Ahern
Title: 
Teacher
Organization: 
El Modena High School Collaborative Technology Program

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