January 2005 — Applications
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Projection Technology Helps Enlighten, Expand Young Minds at Oregon Middle School
Oregon’s state superintendent of schools proclaimed the videos to be inspirational, and encouraged schools and communities to follow the lead of Ackerman Middle School. If we didn’t have our InFocus projector, there is no way we could have presented these powerful images to more than 500 people without losing important effects.
In addition, my students and I have been asked to present at a number of conferences by educational organizations such as the National Middle School Association, the Northwest Council for Computer Education, and the Oregon Council for the Social Studies. My class also hosts annual family geography nights. Having the projector for these events has proved invaluable.
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Since I first began using the technology, the school district has purchased a number of InFocus projectors, making it possible for other educators to continue finding new ways to use projection technology to enlighten and expand young minds. The fact of the matter is, I am proof that an old dog can be taught new tricks. As I enter my 25th year of teaching, I feel as fresh and invigorated as I did at the start of my career. I look forward to the work produced by my students and the ability to appreciate their efforts with the use of technology in their presentations.
- Tony Crawford
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