EDX: Technology Blog-The ELMO

Technology Blog: The ELMO

What is the ELMO?
A digital visual presenter (projector) used to enlarge an image or object
• Works for all grade levels, subject matter, and learning styles
• It’s affordable, portable, and easy to use
• Allows the teacher to display small visual aids, text, and 3D objects
• Saves images to computer for future use
• Camera lens attaches to microscope for science classes
• Includes remote control to allow teacher to move about the classroom

How the ELMO enhances learning…
• No borders-works across grade levels, subject matter, and learning styles
• Relatable- the ELMO projects exactly what the student’s see
• The zoom allows for visually impaired students to read the projection with ease
• Digital lens picks up color allowing for color-coding of information to enhance comprehension
• Enhances student’s engagement, participation, comprehension, and retention of information
• Students are actively participating in the learning experience

Advantages of the ELMO…
• Easy to use
• Portable
• No need for transparencies or dry erase markers, use printed pages and textbooks
• Affordable
• Universal use; works for all subject areas

How Much?
• The great thing about the ELMO Projector is that it is affordable, at only $760.00; many school districts are adopting this revised version of an age-old technology!


Sources…
• TT-02RX Teacher’s Tool at School Outfitters. Retrieved on May 6, 2010 from: http://www.schooloutfitters.com
Berger, M. (2010). ELMO USA Introduces Classroom Doc-tor: “Document Camera and Projector Bundled System. Retrieved, May, 6, 2010 from, http://www.ednetnews.com