I have had great success with the use of my interactive smart TV in my classroom. I use it mostly to for video purposes but the possibilities are endless. It is a great piece of technology.
A really good way for evaluating media and technology resources is by making sure the resource is easy to use. If you canโt operate more than likely your students wonโt be able to. Always make sure the app is applicable to your classroom and curriculums as well.
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I remember in 4th grade I had a African Dwarf Frog that I got from AMSTI. 14 years later I still remember the joy that our class had the day those frogs arrived. It was a scene out of E.T. lol #AMSTImakesadifference