Technology in the classroom
To counterbalance the second life theme on the TDT blog I feel that I must go back to my computer classroom. I am teaching for the first time with SynchronEyes. This technology is installed in a number of computer classrooms on campus.
SynchronEyes is a really fantastic tool. It allows the instructor to do a number of things:
1.See all the students computer desktops as thumbnails on the instructor monitor
2. Force the instructor desktop view out to the student desktops which is great if you want to provide a demo before your students begin a project or a new application
3. Project a student desktop and allow the student to drive a demo
4. Use a tool called “pass the chalk” that allows the instructor to give the instructor mouse to a student
I like the interactive nature of this since it will allow students to explain their work and improve their presentation skills.
I plan to use these more interactive applications in my class on Monday and will report back on the outcome.
Wow, that sounds like an awesome tool. Is this application PC only? I have never seen this application in any Mac lab that I have taught in (of course I have never looked for it). Please do keep us updated with your outcome. Thanks!!