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 Operational Definitions
Digital Microscope Technology or DMT--- Microscopes with attached digital cameras (DigiScopes) linked to personal or school computers used for classroom, lab, or field science-related instructional experiences including exploration, investigation, and experimentation.
Digital Microscopy Leaders or DML--- MAIS teachers prepared at MAIS Fall Conferences to utilize Digital Microscopy Technology (DMT) in their own classrooms and to disseminate the technology and instructional strategies to other teachers in their own schools and other schools throughout the MAIS region.
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DigiScope--- a beginner model LED field microscope (manufactured by Motic Instruments) with a built-in CMOS digital camera connected to field mobile laptops or classroom/lab-based PCs via USB cables. The manipulating software interface is on a teacher and student-friendly CD-ROM. Magnification can vary from 10x to 100x. Resolution is excellent.
ZOOM--- the name of this MAIS project funded by the Overseas Schools Advisory Council, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State. ZOOM refers to the microscope technology being used to “zoom in” on organisms and objects too small to be seen clearly with the naked eye but keep them in focus while bringing them up-close.
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