Kinect+X-Box

Schools around the country are using Xbox and the unique Kinect technology to drive a true interactive learning experience. Xbox and Kinect are now in FAMIS, so you can do the same for your students.

See the for more information about how this kinesthetic approach to education engages students in the learning experience.

At  [|http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/products/Pages/kinect.aspx#3] , you have access to more than 100 ideals on Kinect classroom activities, covering subjects from math and language arts to science and PE, grades K to 12, and even special-education and higher-education applications. Eight nationally-recognized educators created the activities for Early Learning, After School, Higher Ed, Special Ed, K-12 educators and will provide support, collaborate, and share best practices with peers at [|facebook.com/KinectForEducation] __:__


 * Play Kinect //Sports// and learn about air friction;
 * Play //Kinectimals// and learn about animals’ habitats and behaviors;
 * Play //Body and Brain// and learn about statistics;
 * Play //Fun Labs// and practice public speaking skills;
 * Organize a new kind of “Kinect Olympics” by empowering your students to officiate, determine teams, and create new kinds of gold medals for things like “most improved”

Here are the products with their FAMIS item numbers and pricing (updated as of 2/12/2012).
 * __ Hardware bundles: __**

//__ Recommended**:** __//

Item number 312016654

MICROSOFT XBOX 360 250GB W/KINECT

$425.60

//__ Alternative**:** __//

MICROSOFT XBOX 360 4GB Console W/KINECT

Item number 312016646

$328.93

(Note that the limited storage space may require purchase of an external hard drive in the future as more content is stored locally.)
 * __ Software options: __** after visiting [|http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/products/Pages/kinect.aspx#3] and exploring the options for your class, select from the following titles available now!

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 * Kinect Joy Ride - complete package
 * Item Number: 312631383
 * $17.60
 * Disneyland Adventures - complete package
 * Item Number: 312631359
 * $43.70
 * Kinect Sports - complete package
 * Item Number: 312631251
 * $44.80
 * Kinect Sports Season Two - complete package
 * Item Number: 312631367
 * $46.39
 * Kinectimals Now with Bears - complete package
 * Item Number: 312631413
 * $46.39
 * Third party software titles ** (FAMIS entry will occur shortly):
 * YooStar 2: excellent for improving presentation and other communications skills
 * Body and Brain Connection: great for lessons in mathematics, science, geography