When we showed our digital story, the electrical plug on the cart which had the projector hooked up to it was very faulty. We had tested it while the kids were out to recess, but the projector only worked on that first test run.
After trying just a few troubleshooting tips, I decided to just use my laptop as the screen, and have a more intimate showing while the kids sat in the back of the classroom on the floor. My University Supervisor commented that you can never count on technology...which has helped me to learn at least two lessons.
Lesson 1: Don't base your whole lesson on technology only...always have a backup plan.
Lesson 2: Don't panic when technology doesn't work. If you need to, write down possible troubleshooting techniques (in case you panic and can't think straight in the heat of the moment). Most of the time there is a back door approach that can get you up and running just the same.
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