Technology @ High Point, vol. 24
Tech for teaching and learning in our new space
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This Week's Tech Feature:
All Turn It Spinner
The All Turn It Spinner is easy to use. There are lots of creative ways to use it in the classroom. Check out the manual (starting on page 5) that was left with the spinner in the classroom for ideas to modify the spinner for many board games and for other classroom activities. This blog also has links to many ideas for using the spinner in class.
Who is it for?
The All Turn It Spinner is great for switch users, but can be used by anyone for a simple to use, large print, high contrast spinner
Setup Instructions
Each time the spinner is activated, there is an 8 second delay before another spin can be activated. This is to discourage perseveration on the spinner and allow for the spin to be read.
There are 2 plastic feet on the back of the spinner that can be pulled out to prop the spinner up.
Maintenance
This spinner uses 2 C Batteries, which are installed in the back of the spinner. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the battery compartment door. If the speed of the spinner is decreasing, you may need fresh batteries. The clear plastic cover over the pointer and inner disk needs to be in place and rotated slightly for the spinner to work.
The spinner can be wiped down with Clorox wipes as needed.
Ideas for Using This Tech in the Classroom
Student Jobs
Put student names on the outer ring and classroom jobs on the inner disk. Allow students to spin to select a student and a job. If the jobs and student names are Velcroed to the spinner, the selected options can be removed after each spin so only the remaining options are left.
Counting Money
Print symbols of coins and attach them to the outer ring and the inner disk of the spinner. Students can activate the spinner and add together the two coins that are selected by the pointer to practice adding money.
Simon Says
Jamie Mayo
Email: jmayo@washtenawisd.org
Website: www.washtenawisd.org
Location: 1819 South Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Phone: 734-994-8100
Twitter: @JamieLynnMayo