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Technology in the Classroom

Technology in the Classroom. By Jacob Walls Arkansas State University Jacob.walls@smail.astate.edu. Site 2012 April 17, 2011. Technology: Introduction. Technology is Pervasive Everyday lives Communities Homes Great potential in Schools Classroom learning. Why Technology?.

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Technology in the Classroom

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  1. Technology in the Classroom By Jacob Walls Arkansas State University Jacob.walls@smail.astate.edu Site 2012 April 17, 2011

  2. Technology: Introduction • Technology is Pervasive • Everyday lives • Communities • Homes • Great potential in Schools • Classroom learning

  3. Why Technology? • Interactive • Personalized learning • Enhances student learning • Student driven • Mastery/Competence Learning • Interesting and Diverse Learning Material • Connects to the Real world • Allows for creativity • Fun!

  4. What Technology? • Computers • Tablets • Ipads • Apps • Interactive Whiteboards • Smartboard • Promethean

  5. Computers Importance in today’s world Educational Software Programs used in educational ways Limitless and Current learning materials

  6. Tablets • Ipads • What are they? • How much are they? • Can these be used to enhance student learning?

  7. Interactive White Boards • Smartboards and Prometheans • What are they? • How much are they? • Can these be used to enhance student learning?

  8. Advantages of Technology in the Classroom Computers Increases Learning Develops creativity Explore New Subjects Increases Independence Fosters Collaboration

  9. Advantages of Technology in the Classroom Tablets • Interactive • English Class • Math Class • Updated Information • Portable • Saves Money

  10. Advantages of Technology in the Classroom Interactive Whiteboards Multimedia Lessons and Presentations Collaborative Problem Solving Virtual Field Trips Interactive and Student Driven Learning

  11. Goals of Technology Integration Student driven learning Interactive learning environment Differentiate and personalize the learning Connection to the real-world Mastery/ Competency based progression

  12. References http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/technology-enables-true-differentiation.shtml http://www.brighthubeducation.com/elementary-school-activities/5638-benefits-of-computer-time-in-the-classroom/ http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3755865 http://www.academicresources.net/benefits-of-computers-in-the-classroom.htm http://www.neamb.com/professional-resources/benefits-of-interactive-whiteboards.htm

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