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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Nicky Acevedo is joined by tech enthusiast Melissa Fierro, who shares her insights on interactive flat panels' transformative role in classrooms. Learn how their versatile features and low maintenance make them a preference over traditional projectors.Witness the future of classroom engagement through Melissa's experiences with collaborative mapping activities, demonstrating the panels' interactive capabilities and data pattern revelation.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction06:18 Evaluating interactive flat panels for classroom use.08:04 Expert discusses the use of interactive flat panels.12:38 Challenges with IFPs and lack of content.14:14 Interactive flat panel benefits, with height adjustability.17:49 Students learn earthquake locations, scale through activities.21:49 Interactive flat panels used for various activities.24:45 Consider IT standpoint, ease of use, device management.27:39 Google Admin Console managing Android apps on boards.31:53 Finding joy in helping teachers and students.32:54 Train teachers to use devices effectively, encourage play.36:47 Two Instagram accounts for personal and professional.Additional Links:bit.ly/IFPS – Melissa’s Presentationbit.ly/KaysTechHelp – Melissa’s WebsiteTune in for an enlightening discussion on evolving educational tech and Instagram for tidbits from Melissa's journey. Don't forget to hit follow and spark the change in your classroom.
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