kinectprogram


 * [[image:KINECTbanner.jpg width="240" height="180"]] ||  || ** "KINECT In the Library" Pilot Program **

The CPS Department of Libraries is working with the librarians at three elementary schools to identify the best integration strategies for the Microsoft KINECT system in their library program. This pilot program encompasses librarian training, development of recommendations for the technology's use in the library program. documentation of usage, and assessment of program effectivenes. ||
 * "KINECT in the Library" Pilot Components**


 * Attend librarian training provided by Microsoft
 * Actively participate in KINECT email group at cpskinect@groups.live.com
 * Train at least five other teachers in the school - across the curriculum and grade levels - about using the KINECT system
 * Collaborate with at least three other teachers in the school on joint lessons using KINECT; provide unit plans aligned with the appropriate Common Core or subject standards
 * Videoconference with at least one other class in an academic class session, document in video, pictures, or blogpost
 * Use the DVD function of the XBox for showing one academic video in the classroom, post details in email group
 * Participate in at least four monthly Avatar Connect meetings
 * Use Avatar KINECT to have a group of students make short video recordings of their avatars sharing information about their research about a curriculum-based topic. Post videos online for others to view.
 * Contribute at least three blogposts (report/analysis/picture) to a joint blog about "KINECT in the Library"
 * Respond to surveys to collect data about usage of the KINECT system
 * Contribute to the recommendations for other librarians on use of the KINECT system in their libraries
 * Create one full-motion video about students in the school using KINECT; obtain photo release forms so the video can be posted on the Internet
 * Create one Animoto video about students in the school using KINECT; obtain photo release forms so the video can be posted on the Internet
 * Present about the use of KINECT at your school locally, at the state level, and/or nationally (optional)
 * Host paid training sessions for other CPS teachers on the use of the KINECT system (optional)


 * Librarians who complete these components will**
 * Maintain ownership of the KINECT cart for their school library program after the completion of the KINECT pilot
 * Receive periodic additions of new educational games for their school's KINECT library
 * Receive occasional peripherals to enhance the KINECT experience
 * Demonstrate technology leadership and receive opportunities for extended day pay to provide training to other CPS teachers