Instructional Technology Tools
Supporting
Longview ISD Curriculum

LISD educators are incorporating new technology tools into the teaching and learning environment across the district. These tools range from carts containing wireless laptops, to digital projectors, document cameras and wireless devices that let teachers and students control the projected computer from anywhere in the classroom.

	Document Camera	Allows you to show 3-D objects, text and pictures from a book or sheet of paper to the whole class. Requires a large monitor or projector to view image. LISD teachers use this device to share children's picture books, view students' writing samples, and problem solving solutions and view and discuss 3-D objects.
	Digital Still Camera	Compact size. Stores hundreds of images on a removable memory disk. LISD teachers take pictures of special class events and publish them in print and on their web pages.
	Digital Video Camera	Capture video clips of student presentations. Film student newscasts.
	Digital Projector	A digital projector, also called a digital projection display system, is a specialized display that projects an enlarged image on a screen.
	SchoolPad	A bluetooth™ wireless pad gives the teacher the ability to teach from anywhere in the classroom or pass it to a student and let them contribute from their desk. The attached electronic pen provides full mouse capability for controlling the computer.
	CPS	The Classroom Performance System (CPS) is an easy-to-use IR response system that obtains immediate feedback from every student. An interface connects to the computer. Students use the response pads to answer questions displayed on the large screen.
	Multimedia Cart	Cart on wheels with electrical outlets, 3-5 shelves including a laptop/keyboard pullout shelf. Some models also have a locking cabinet.