Tech Tips
MAY - 2017
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Google Earth
Google Earth is a geobrowser that accesses satellite and aerial imagery, ocean bathymetry, and other geographic data over the internet to represent the Earth as a three-dimensional globe. Geobrowsers are alternatively known as virtual globes or Earth browsers. Google also refers to Google Earth as a "geographic browser."
Treat Core Subjects Like Extracurriculars
Study Finds Students Need More Navigable Computer-Based Exams
Vuzix glasses
Vuzix wants to succeed where Google Glass failed. The company's sunglasses pair with Android devices and display what's on the screen in the right lens. You can watch videos, get directions and read text messages via the small projected image is small. The glasses can be controlled with your voice or a touch pad on the right stem. The left lens is for snapping photos through its built-in camera. The Vuzix glasses will launch in the second half of 2017. Price is still unknown.
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NOTES FROM MR. SCOTTO
We certainly hope that the Office of Curriculum & Instruction was able to provide additional support in the areas of instructional technology. In the coming weeks, Mr. Karp will be sending out a needs assessment to develop a training plan for the 17/18 SY.
Please take the time to complete his survey; we want to continue to provide all staff with ongoing professional support.
Thank you.