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Selecting and maintaining digital resources

Selecting and maintaining digital resources . Selecting and maintaining digital resources and technologies. Software selection Focus on software first, will influence hardware choice Hardware is bought in bulk Software as a tutor, mindtool , support for conversation Hardware selection

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Selecting and maintaining digital resources

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  1. Selecting and maintaining digital resources

  2. Selecting and maintaining digital resources and technologies • Software selection • Focus on software first, will influence hardware choice • Hardware is bought in bulk • Software as a tutor, mindtool, support for conversation • Hardware selection • Existing hardware that needs no modification • “ “ that needs modification • New hardware is selected to meet current need

  3. Selecting and maintaining digital resources and technologies • Selecting digital Resources and technologies • Set a goal-visual, tutorial, presentation software • Specify Requirements • Accessibility, one version of an operating program, network compatibility, memory capacity, cost • Locate resources-start locally and see what you have then expand your search • Read reviews and recommendations • This will help in evaluating programs, ask colleagues

  4. Selecting and maintaining digital resources and technologies • Evaluate Technology • Try them yourself • Secure a review copy-trial version • Establish criteria for review • Software evaluation rubrics • Content, free of bias and stereotypes, goal and standards, intended audience, instructional approach, documentation, user and teacher support, cost • Preview the technology

  5. Obtaining digital resources and technologies • Software- shareware use limited time then buy, freeware has no cost • Be aware of spyware downloads with use • Open-source software-allows users to access and modify

  6. Maintaining Technology Resources • Solving routine problems • Identify the problem • Apply a solution • Check the results • Repeat as necessary • Hardware maintenance • Routine servicing • Repairing • Replacing consumables-ink, bulbs • Adding consumables-upgrades

  7. Maintaining Technology Resources • Software maintenance • Installing • Reinstalling and updating • File maintenance • Cookies-files that that store important info you and your computer when you visit internet sites • Safeguarding software • Virus-executes and replicates causes harm • Technical Assistance- ask the IT ,can clean equipment, dust, supervise, provide assistance

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