Equipment

=Technology Tools and Equipment =


 * 1) **Ready Bag**: This media/gadget bag contains the technology tools, batteries, instructional manuals, notebook, and pencil. Everything that the students need to be ready for the activities.
 * 2) **Digital Camera**: The camera is used most often especially for our field trips to cemeteries and battle fields. ([|Basic Photography Tips2.pdf])
 * 3) **Digital Voice Recorder**:The Olympus digital voice recorder is used for dictation, notes, and voice overs. This recorder was selected because it is easy to use and quick to download files to the computer. The usb connector simply slides out of the recorder so no cables are required.
 * 4) **Digital Camcorder**: The Flip Camcorder has been used for interviewing, panning an area, and reporting information.
 * 5) **Mini Tripod**: The Flip mini tripod is used for both the camera and camcorder. It also helps students stablize their recordings whether the tripod is held or placed on a surface.
 * 6) **Headsets**: Stereo headsets are used to connect to the digital voice recorders which reduces the surrounds noises. USB headsets are used when the students are editing their work on their computers. (Directions to [|Record Audio into MS Word or PowerPoint.pdf] or [|Record Audio into MS Word2007.pdf]  )
 * 7) **Computers/laptops**: Each student has access to a laptop within the classroom to create and edit their video productions.
 * 8) **Steno Pad and Pencil**: A notebook and pencil are available for the students use in the classroom and on field trips.
 * 9) **Batteries**: AA and AAA batteries are needed for the camcorder, camera, and voice recorder.
 * 10) **Baggies**: Snack size ziplock plastic bags are used to place the new and used batteries in the ready bag. Each bag is labelled with either "NEW" or "USED." This allow the student to quickly change their batteries when out in the field.

