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INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CLASSROOM

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CLASSROOM. Cheryl Cunningham Davis Junior High. We all want to ensure that our students are technologically prepared for the 21 st century, but circumstances stand in our way: Too busy prepping Too busy meeting standards

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INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CLASSROOM

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  1. INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CLASSROOM Cheryl Cunningham Davis Junior High

  2. We all want to ensure that our • students are technologically • prepared for the 21st century, • but circumstances stand in our way: • Too busy prepping • Too busy meeting standards • Not comfortable with technology, etc.

  3. A few items to check before integrating technology into your classroom: • What computers are available • What are the constraints on the school’s internet • What are the district’s policies on technology usage for students • Find a tech savvy teacher mentor to help you out

  4. The following slides will give you twelve easy ways to incorporate technology into your classroom.

  5. GOOD EDUCATIONAL TECH ACTIVITIES FOR BEGINNERS…

  6. PowerPoint Game Show Review • Based on famous shows like Jeopardy, The Weakest Link, or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire • Check out this website for templates: http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/msgames.htm

  7. Have students complete a written classroom activity as if were online: • Write a diary from the perspective of a character in a story—have them create a blog (e.g.: Blogger or WordPress) • Ask them to summarize information via tweeting (140 characters or less) • Ask them to create a template for a webpage about the content they’re studying

  8. Try a Webquest • Initially try an already-constructed webquest (try webquest.org) • Once you’re comfortable with the process, create a webquest of your own

  9. GOOD EDUCATIONAL TECH ACTIVITIES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS…

  10. Use technology as a topic for a writing assignment: • For younger students, have them write a “how to” paper to instruct others (perhaps a grandparent) how to email, search the internet, etc. • For older students, have them research the impact that technology has had on a particular period in history

  11. Create a Class Webpage: • A good site for announcement, class pictures, blogging, downloadable materials, etc. • For beginners try: http://teacher.scholastic.com/homepagebuilder • For those with a little more experience, try: http://www.webs.com/

  12. Do an Email Exchange: • Have your students exchange emails with students in a different city/state/country that are studying the same material • Have them email with community members—a great connection with the real world

  13. Multimedia Presentations: • Have your students present topics to the class, using photographs, diagrams, sound effects, music or video clips • Liven up a traditional lecture by preparing a presentation to your class

  14. ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES…

  15. Create a Class Blog or Wiki: • Monitor acceptable use when assigning • Use blogs to drive out-of-class discussions • Have students work together to create a Wiki page—they will need to work together to edit and collaborate to make their page work

  16. Listen to or Create a Podcast: • Try the following sites for educational podcasts: • * www.edudemic.com • * www.teachthought.com • * edublogawards.com • * teachercast.net

  17. Publish Your Students’ Work: • Students can create a short film • Run an ongoing class website that features student work or opinions • Try the following website: teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/pubhome.asp

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