Technology in a Suitcase

Expanding on my post “Seeing Through New Eyes” I have been thinking more about inexpensive technologies that ESL teachers could bring to students in “tech-less” classrooms in remote areas of the world.

In addition to an inexpensive pocket projector that would turn an ordinary whiteboard into a video display for watching video clips, presentations, or playing games ESL teachers could bring an interactive technology such as an eBeam or a Mimio to capture ideas, visuals, and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. These devices are inexpensive and could easily fit in an ESL teacher’s suitcase.

Today HP introduced their Digital Sketch and Pocket Whiteboard. These small devices open up a whole new world of technology turning any surface into an interactive learning space providing a collaborative space for students either on a flat desktop surface or a wall. The price isn't listed, but size-wise the sketch tablet or the pocket whiteboard could easily travel in an ESL teacher’s suitcase.

Instead of focusing on what technology your school doesn't have, switch your perspective and think about learning technology your suitcase can bring to your students.

Reverse your thinking- It’s a whole new way of seeing things.