Using an ELMO

Every classroom needs an Elmo. The piece of technology I am talking about is called a digital visual presenter. The brand name is Elmo. Using this type of technology in the classroom will benefit teachers and students. I have seen teachers using the Elmo in the classroom, but I have never researched how many ways it can be used.

The ELMO connects to the television or the computer. It will zoom in on images and create a large visual for students look at. Students can download a story they have created onto the computer and show it on the ELMO for the entire class to see. Using the ELMO as a microscope will allow the teacher to place the smallest insect on the presenter and it will be enlarge for the class to inspect.
When students bring a show and tell to share with the class, it does not have to be passed around the room. The student can place the 3D object on the ELMO and everyone will be able to see the item.
When a class wants to do a choral reading, the words can be displayed in large print for everyone to see.
For math time, the teacher can display manipulative"s on the ELMO and work out the problems as a class. Everyone will be able to see the work at the same time.
The classroom would even have its own built in movie theater. The ELMO makes showing DVD's and Videos fun to watch on the big screen.
Ideas for using an ELMO in the classroom are unlimited.


ELMO information http://www.elmo-corp.com/
Picture from Focus Office

More resources for ELMO lesson plans
www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/eett.htm
www.elousa.com/files/ShowMeGreatLesson!.pdf