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Integrating Technology into the Classroom. Benefits of Using Technology. Provide the classroom with more interesting, diverse, and up-to-date learning materials Students more likely to stay on task and be engaged Provides teachers with various ways to reach different types of learners
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Benefits of Using Technology • Provide the classroom with more interesting, diverse, and up-to-date learning materials • Students more likely to stay on task and be engaged • Provides teachers with various ways to reach different types of learners • Provides teachers with multiple ways to assess student understanding
Interactive Whiteboards • SMART Boards • Promethean Boards • E-Beam • Offer effective ways for communicating information and teaching lessons • Interactive tool to use with students • User-friendly • Online resources and lesson plans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za0SoaGQsYg
Incorporating the Internet Can be used for: • Research Projects • Website Creation • Make a class website • Post class’ work • Online Assessments • Can create your own tests online • Web quests • Class Blogs • Social Networking • Controversial • Alternative sites geared for teachers • NING • Think.com
Other Technological Outlets • Video Games • Educational video games such as: • Civilization: Teams create their own civilizations. They build cities, create governments, etc. • Lure of the Labyrinth: Puzzle solving adventure game • Educationarcade.org • Simulations • Modeled versions of a real life situation • Good for upper grades and science topics • Need structure and guidance from teacher in order to be successful • Example: SimCity- create your own city http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiisteObuhk&feature=related