Friday, June 19, 2009

Reasons to Use Tenchonology in The Classroom

According to a survey done by the university of Maryland, there are many reasons to integrate technology into your classroom. Some of the following ideas came from www.edtechpolicy.org/Presentations/
Motivation
Gaining learner attention
Engaging the learner through production work
Increasing perceptions of control (intrinsic motivation)
Unique instructional capabilities
Linking learners to information sources
Helping learners visualize problems and solutions
Tracking learner progress
Linking learners to learning tools
Support for new instructional approaches
Cooperative learning
Shared Intelligence
Problem solving and higher-level skills
Increased teacher productivity
Freeing time to work with students by helping with production and record keeping tasks
Providing more accurate information more quickly
Allowing teachers to produce better-looking more “student-friendly” materials more quickly
Required skills for an information age
Technology literacy
Information literacy
Visual literacy.


The also posted a list of current trends in the classroom from K - 12. I find this very helpful when i look for lesson plans for my students.
PD activity ends with a teacher developed lesson plan
Lesson Plan “databases” for others to use
Make use of other “on-line” activities
Implementing educational software into daily activities
PowerPoint, Excel, Kid Pix, Inspiration, Kidspiration, StoryWeaver, etc.
Selected Internet activities
WebQuests, Scavenger Hunts, Treasure Hunts, etc.
Problem-Solving Courseware
Educational “Games”, Simulations, Case Studies
E-Learning
New Equipment Developments
Graphic Calculators and Probes
Handheld Devices & E-Books
Wireless & Wearable Computers
Group Activities
Assessment through Electronic Portfolios.

There are great websites these days geared directly towards children and their educational needs, but that let the children have fun and keep thier interests.
http://www.cybersurfari.org/

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