The document discusses various ways technology can be used in the classroom to enhance education. It describes how computers, the internet, and software programs can be utilized for research, communication, games, and interactive lessons. Specific tools and websites are recommended for creating class websites and blogs, conducting online research, playing educational games, and using programs like PowerPoint and Kidspiration.
Podcasting can be used as an educational tool to improve student skills like vocabulary, writing, and public speaking. Teachers can use podcasts to record class lessons for absent students, book reviews to spark interest, and assignment details. Students can create podcasts for book reports, how-to papers, debates and more. Podcasting is a creative and innovative tool that even parents find productive for monitoring tests and homework.
The document discusses several educational technology tools:
- Quizlet allows users to create flashcards and study sets for vocabulary. It has games and tracking for student progress.
- SnagFilms and SnagLearning provide free documentary films for educational use that can be used in class discussions.
- PicLits matches images with word prompts to inspire creative writing. Students can write poems or descriptions.
- Glogster EDU is an interactive online poster platform that allows multimedia additions. It can drive student interest and foster collaboration.
- PortaPortal is a free bookmarking site for categorizing and sharing web links with others.
Web 2.0 applications can engage students by incorporating technology into learning. Tools like Quizlet, SnagFilms, PicLits, Glogster, and PortaPortal provide educational benefits. Quizlet allows teachers to create vocabulary activities for all subjects and grades. SnagFilms provides documentary films and accompanying lessons. PicLits inspires creative writing with images and keywords. Glogster enables interactive poster projects. PortaPortal facilitates bookmark sharing between teachers, students, and parents.
Podcasting allows students to record and listen to lesson plans, and make their own podcasts to help themselves and classmates learn. Creating podcasts takes about 3-4 weeks to learn but allows students to brainstorm, practice recordings, and upload and share their work. Podcasting benefits students by providing audio lessons they can access anywhere for studying. It also engages parents and provides creative ways for students to learn while accommodating different learning styles.
This document provides resources for teaching sight words to students in grades K-2 using technology integration. It includes rationales for why technology should be used, how it aligns with Common Core standards, and various online resources like blogs, podcasts, videos and websites that provide games, worksheets and lessons to help students learn sight words through seeing, hearing and practicing the words. Teachers can use these free digital materials to incorporate technology into their sight words instruction.
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The document discusses the use of virtual classrooms and the internet in teaching English as a second language. It outlines several benefits, including increased student motivation through interactive activities, exposure to authentic language from native English speakers online, and fostering global awareness by connecting students worldwide. While some teachers are hesitant due to technological skills or time investment required, surveys show the main barrier is fear. E-mail projects are highlighted as a way to improve writing and reading through dialogue journals between students and teachers, communication with electronic pen pals, and participating in discussion groups.
The document discusses how teachers can use internet activities to energize ESL/EFL classrooms. It outlines four categories of internet-based activities: (1) activities that involve searching for information, (2) publishing information on web pages or blogs, (3) conversational activities through email or chats, and (4) activities that allow students to reply or talk. The document provides examples for each category and recommendations for teachers to ensure activities maintain student interest and provide learning opportunities, such as checking students' work before publication to reduce anxiety over mistakes.
This document discusses using podcasting in the classroom and provides resources for teachers. Podcasting allows students to have their voices heard by creating audio files to post online. It can teach students technical skills and help them learn project skills while creating positive student expression. The document outlines steps for creating a podcast, including defining the purpose, organizing topics, recording, editing, and publishing. Some ideas presented are using podcasts for book talks and classroom news broadcasts to engage students and share their work with a broad audience. Overall, the resources and ideas provided help illustrate how podcasting can be an effective tool for student learning and expression.
This document discusses using blogs and podcasts to enhance language learning in schools. It provides examples of how blogs can encourage writing, creativity, and global citizenship. Podcasts are suggested as a way to promote speaking skills. Schools that have implemented blogging and podcasting projects saw improvements in students' reading, writing, and language skills. The document also provides resources for setting up blogs and tutorials for creating podcasts to integrate information and communication technologies into modern foreign language classrooms.
Wordle is an online tool that allows users to generate word clouds from input text. The clouds display words from the text in different sizes based on how frequently they appear, with more common words shown larger. Users can customize the clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. Wordle images can be freely used and shared. The tool can engage students and help visualize key themes and ideas from passages.
The document discusses several educational apps and websites that could be used in the classroom:
- Duolingo is a free language learning app available online and on mobile devices that teaches through visual, verbal, and auditory exercises that increase in difficulty based on the user's skills.
- Story Jumper is a website that allows students to create and illustrate their own stories and have them printed as books. It can be used to develop imagination and is appropriate for different ages.
- Edmodo is a social network for education that allows students, teachers, and parents to access class materials and communicate in one place using smartphones, laptops, or tablets.
- Kidblog is an app for blogging in the
The document discusses new ways for teachers to use technology to engage students, including SMARTboards, Wordle, and web-based flashcards. It provides examples of how each tool can be used, such as creating interactive worksheets and games on SMARTboards, using Wordle for brainstorming, review, and presentations, and allowing students to create their own digital flashcards. The conclusion argues that teachers should not be afraid to explore these new technologies and provide a three-day review process as an example of how to integrate SMARTboards, Wordle, and flashcards into a review lesson.
Differentiating Instruction with Technologybianca22slg
This document provides an overview of various digital tools that can be used for differentiation, content creation, and assessment. It discusses tools like ThingLink that allow adding interactive content to images, Educreations and Explain Everything for creating videos, Haiku Deck and Popplet for presentations, and Blendspace for creating learning pathways. It also covers tools for developing writing like Boomwriter and Storybird, creating digital stories with apps like iMovie and MovieMaker, and building ePortfolios using Google Drive, blogs, and other platforms. Recommendations and resources for using these tools in the classroom are provided.
This document provides 41 ideas for blog posts that teachers can use for their classroom blogs. Some of the ideas include having students share photos of classroom work, publish homework tasks for comments, create word clouds or graphs to display class data, ask questions to generate discussion, and invite parent participation through sharing activities. The ideas aim to encourage student engagement and collaboration through commenting on each other's work and crowd-sourcing ideas.
This document discusses the educational uses of podcasting through three articles. The first article finds that students who listened to lecture podcasts spent less time studying and scored higher on tests compared to students who only attended lectures. The second article finds that podcasts did not significantly affect class attendance but helped students prepare and improved their listening skills. The third article summarizes that podcasting allows professors and students to interact flexibly, and students can learn at their own pace through podcasts.
Podcasting can be used for learning in the classroom in various ways such as creating lesson summaries for absent students, conducting virtual field trips through recorded actual trips, and interviewing people to learn about different places. Teachers can have students make podcasts for projects on books, speeches, and math lessons to encourage collaboration and showcase learning. Various free or low-cost software like Audacity and Garage Band allow students to easily create podcasts.
The document lists various paid summer job opportunities at the ETC that require things like programming, design, fabrication, and general support. The jobs range from June 1st through August 20th and require registering as an intern and clarifying OPT/CPT status. Applicants should submit their interest and qualifications to Mk for the specific roles that interest them.
The document discusses various ways technology can be used in the classroom to enhance education. It describes how computers, the internet, and software programs can be powerful educational tools when utilized properly. Some key uses include using the internet for research, creating class websites and blogs, implementing learning games and tutorials, and using programs like PowerPoint and Kidspiration for visual learning and project creation. It also discusses using technologies like digital cameras, video cameras, and podcasts to engage students.
This document discusses the integration of technology in the classroom. It summarizes three articles about using Smart Boards, TeacherTube as an educational video resource, and integrating the internet and wireless networks. The reflections express that these technologies can enhance student learning by keeping them engaged and motivated, while also providing teachers new tools to teach effectively.
1. The document discusses integrating technology into a first grade classroom, including using an interactive whiteboard, streaming videos, Microsoft Office programs, drawing tools, educational games, and virtual field trips.
2. Technology integration should involve skills like critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, research, and digital citizenship according to technology standards.
3. Students will learn with technology through sites like Discovery Education, Scholastic News Interactive, YouTube, and KidZui to enhance learning in innovative ways and prepare for future jobs.
The document provides information about various aspects of Canada including its flag, education system, cities, landscapes, attractions, sports teams, provinces, mountains, islands, parks, winter activities, foods, beaches, transportation, religions, and weather. Some key facts mentioned are that the Canadian flag has 11 points on the maple leaf, there are many colleges and schools across urban and rural areas, life varies from rich to poor neighborhoods, and Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination known for its casinos, concerts, and water parks.
This document summarizes a service learning project between Bentley University students and Fitzgerald Elementary School students. The project is called America Clicks, a 10-week computer tutoring program where Bentley students teach 3rd-5th grade students how to use technology like Microsoft Office, the internet, and grade-specific software. The summary describes Fitzgerald Elementary School's technology resources and issues that could be improved like communication and lesson plan evaluation. It concludes that the program creates positive relationships and a rewarding learning experience for both groups of students.
This document provides information about a service learning program called America Clicks! where Bentley University students provide one-on-one computer tutoring to 4th and 5th grade students. The tutoring takes place once a week at a local elementary school, teaching students Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet skills. Students are expected to follow a lesson plan and curriculum for each 2-hour weekly session for 10 weeks, totaling 20 hours of service. The document outlines logistics, expectations, challenges, and reflections from participating in the America Clicks! program.
12 easy ways to use technology in the classroom even for technophobic teachersAdam M Smith
Click the link to know how you can use technology in your classroom. http://www.teachhub.com/12-easy-ways-use-technology-your-classroom-even-technophobic-teachers
This ppt describes the framework for teachers to consider when infusing technology in the classroom in order to facilitate second language learning...especially with ELLs
This document provides many suggestions for incorporating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning. It recommends using tools like YouTube, SmartBoards, Google Docs, blogs, podcasts and more to give students opportunities for collaboration, producing and sharing writing, and developing technology skills. Specific strategies include having students find online resources on authors, create digital stories and timelines, and use interactive tools for activities like comparing and contrasting. The goal is to leverage technology to improve communication, engage digital natives, and strengthen language arts skills.
BrainNook is an online educational game that helps children develop math and English skills through exploration and playing games. It allows teachers to track student performance. A WebQuest is an inquiry-based activity where students use online resources provided by the teacher to complete tasks. Xtranormal allows users to create animated videos by scripting dialog and choosing characters and scenes. The presentation discusses using these tools in the classroom and the benefits and challenges of integrating Facebook.
This document provides information and guidance for developing an online unit from W.R. McCammon, an educator with experience teaching online courses. It includes details about McCammon's background and qualifications, the importance of technology in education, types of assignments and assessments, examples of direct instruction methods, and recommendations for online resources.
The document provides information on several free online resources that can be used to integrate technology in the classroom, including websites for creating slideshows, word clouds, audio comments, comics, and more. Websites like Slideshare, Wordle and Voicethread allow sharing presentations, capturing key points, and collaborating across distances. Pixton and 4Teachers offer tools for creating comics and online lessons, quizzes and projects to engage students and support various subjects.
Effective Web Tools for Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic (VAK) LearnersAmany AlKhayat
This presentation was given in the Global Education Conference, 2010, on integrating web 2.0 tools in the classroom to cater for the different learning styles and needs.
The document provides guidance for teachers on beginning to integrate technology into the 21st century classroom. It recommends teachers start by assessing available resources, including student and teacher technology skills and access to hardware and software. Teachers should then begin with small, simple technology integrations, such as using word processing for writing or online math games. Examples are provided of ways to incorporate technologies like Smartboards, digital cameras and video into different subject areas.
Icyte is a bookmarking site that allows students to save, annotate, and collaborate on research from any device. SAS Curriculum Pathways provides online lessons, activities, and resources across core subjects integrated with 21st century skills. Wordle creates graphic representations of the most frequently used words in a text, allowing students to analyze texts and speeches.
Icyte is a bookmarking site that allows students to save, annotate, and collaborate on research from any device. SAS Curriculum Pathways provides online lessons, tools, and resources across core subjects integrated with 21st century skills. Wordle creates graphic representations of the most frequent words in text, allowing analysis of passages and speeches.
This document discusses using technology to support differentiated instruction, especially for reading. It provides strategies for differentiating content, process, and product using tools like graphic organizers projected for all students. Commercially available ebooks and reading websites can expand materials. Projecting writing allows all students to participate in editing. Websites like Book Builder and ReadWriteThink include lesson plans and activities. In conclusion, technology should be integrated throughout the curriculum to prepare students for the 21st century.
Strategies for trusting online assessment in the age of artificial intelligen...Charles Darwin University
Sankey, M. (2022) Strategies for trusting online assessment in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). University of Divinity professional development webinar. 1 July.
The necessity for us to rethinking assessment in the light of current trends. We’ve been slowly shifting the goal posts for a number of years now. But why? Academic integrity, cheating vs authentic assessment. Preparing students for the world of work. This shift has partly occurred due to the advent of new technologies and AI. Contemporary technologies have allowed us to re-invigorate different assessment types more common to the past. We will look at some things that were old but are now new again.
The document discusses strategies for integrating technology into K-12 education in a meaningful way. It recommends that teachers carefully plan technology use to enhance their teaching of core curriculum, rather than just adding tech for its own sake. It provides examples of using blogs, wikis, websites and Google Earth to engage students, foster collaboration and critical thinking, and align with 21st century skills. The document also introduces various free Web 2.0 tools that can be used in the classroom, such as creating multimedia projects with Google Docs, Eduglogster and Bitstrips for Schools.
The document discusses strategies for integrating technology into K-12 education in a meaningful way. It recommends that teachers carefully plan technology use to enhance their teaching of core curriculum, rather than just adding tech for its own sake. It provides examples of using blogs, wikis, websites and tools like Google Earth and Google Docs to engage students, foster collaboration, and develop 21st century skills like searching for information, global citizenship, and communicating with an authentic audience.
This document provides an overview of different technologies that can be used to improve literacy in elementary schools. It discusses how technologies like computers, software programs, eBooks, and online tools can be used to support reading, writing, research, and collaboration. Specific technologies mentioned include word processing, desktop publishing, multimedia compositions, online publishing, email/bulletin boards, search engines, and collaborative online spaces. Presentation, assessment, and scaffolding functions of technologies are described. Podcasting, blogging, and wikis are also introduced as expressive technologies students can use. Potential benefits and examples of implementing these technologies in the classroom are provided.
This document provides information about Wesley McCammon, a science teacher, and discusses the importance of technology in education. It lists many online resources and tools for teachers, including websites for creating lessons and assessments, conducting online classes, and building student websites. It also describes how McCammon incorporates technology into his classroom through online assignments and laptop use.
Computer Assisted Language Learning - Using websitesBüşra Durbin
This document provides guidance for teachers on using the internet and websites in the classroom in three main ways:
1) It discusses how websites can be used as printed pages, with one computer and internet connection, or in a computer lab.
2) It recommends that using the internet be an integral part of learning rather than an occasional activity. Both ELT and authentic websites have benefits depending on the teaching goals.
3) It provides examples of search engines and categories of websites for images, video, audio and podcasts that can be used for different classroom projects. Specific ESL website resources are also listed.
This lesson plan outlines a poetry project for a 6th grade language arts class. The plan involves students researching an assigned poet and poem using the internet and PowerPoint to create a multimedia presentation. Students will present their projects to the class and evaluate each other using a rubric. The teacher will evaluate students based on their content knowledge demonstrated in their presentations and use of technology skills. At the end, students will provide feedback on the lesson and ways it could be improved.
Webinar Innovative assessments for SOcial Emotional SkillsEduSkills OECD
Presentations by Adriano Linzarini and Daniel Catarino da Silva of the OECD Rethinking Assessment of Social and Emotional Skills project from the OECD webinar "Innovations in measuring social and emotional skills and what AI will bring next" on 5 July 2024
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)- Concept, Features, Elements, Role of advertising in IMC
Advertising: Concept, Features, Evolution of Advertising, Active Participants, Benefits of advertising to Business firms and consumers.
Classification of advertising: Geographic, Media, Target audience and Functions.
Split Shifts From Gantt View in the Odoo 17Celine George
Odoo allows users to split long shifts into multiple segments directly from the Gantt view.Each segment retains details of the original shift, such as employee assignment, start time, end time, and specific tasks or descriptions.
How to Store Data on the Odoo 17 WebsiteCeline George
Here we are going to discuss how to store data in Odoo 17 Website.
It includes defining a model with few fields in it. Add demo data into the model using data directory. Also using a controller, pass the values into the template while rendering it and display the values in the website.
Understanding and Interpreting Teachers’ TPACK for Teaching Multimodalities i...Neny Isharyanti
Presented as a plenary session in iTELL 2024 in Salatiga on 4 July 2024.
The plenary focuses on understanding and intepreting relevant TPACK competence for teachers to be adept in teaching multimodality in the digital age. It juxtaposes the results of research on multimodality with its contextual implementation in the teaching of English subject in the Indonesian Emancipated Curriculum.
How to Show Sample Data in Tree and Kanban View in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo 17, sample data serves as a valuable resource for users seeking to familiarize themselves with the functionalities and capabilities of the software prior to integrating their own information. In this slide we are going to discuss about how to show sample data to a tree view and a kanban view.
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How to Install Theme in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
With Odoo, we can select from a wide selection of attractive themes. Many excellent ones are free to use, while some require payment. Putting an Odoo theme in the Odoo module directory on our server, downloading the theme, and then installing it is a simple process.
Delegation Inheritance in Odoo 17 and Its Use CasesCeline George
There are 3 types of inheritance in odoo Classical, Extension, and Delegation. Delegation inheritance is used to sink other models to our custom model. And there is no change in the views. This slide will discuss delegation inheritance and its use cases in odoo 17.
Delegation Inheritance in Odoo 17 and Its Use Cases
Technology in the Classroom
1. Technology in the Classroom: tools to enhance education Cori Raynor EDEL 680 Ball State University
2. Computer Facts In 1993, there were only 130 websites on the internet. Today there are billions of websites on the internet. 75 % of Americans use the Internet and spend an average of three hours a day online. 76% of Americans own a computer. 62% of children ages two to seven have computers at home.
3. How Can I implement technology in the classroom?
4. Research: Number 1 reason internet is used within the classrooms. Gives students access to thousands of sources. Provides more up-to-date information. Search engines for elementary students: These sites produce information that is more kid-friendly. Students are able to read through and comprehend material much more easily. Yahooligans Ithaiki CyberPatrol SuperKids Supersite Homework Planet Awesome Library Kids Web Dibdabdoo [email_address] KidsClick CyberSleuth Kids Ask Jeeves for Kids
6. Creating Classroom Web Pages Use web pages to communicate information to parents. Tell what happened in class today Post upcoming events Include useful/ helpful websites Add pictures of the students Post weekly newsletters Share student writing samples Updates/ Reminders For examples of web pages visit: Eduscapes To create your own, visit these free sites: School and Teacher , Schoolrack , Class Notes Online , Teacher Web and School Notes **Teacher Web also offers teacher’s automatic text messages to parents' cell phones, alerting them of an important "News Flash". Parents can then check the teacher's TeacherWeb site for specifics.
7. Games That Provide Meaningful Practice Share these with your parents! Learning Planet : All Subjects, K-8 Eduplace : Language Arts, K-8 Read Write Think : Language Arts, K-12 PBS Kids : All Subjects, K-8 Funbrain : Math and Reading, K-8 APlus Math : Math, 2-7 Primary Games : All Subjects, PreK-4 G amequarium : All Subjects, PreK-6 Aaamath : Math, K-8 Starfall : Reading, PreK-3
8. Blogs Blogging is a way of collecting links to WebPages and sharing thoughts and ideas with people online. Blogs are online journals or diaries which are great for sharing information and ideas. Teachers can create blogs, post questions in response to literature, and students can respond online. Students will be able to see what others have written and can respond to them as well. Example: Rather than using a weblog for an individual voice, you can use it for a collaboration of many voices. A class of students doing a project on the environment might want to start a weblog about their local river; because it's online, it might attract interest from local residents and policy-makers too. The local community can be drawn in on something that, without the weblog, would have been isolated within the school." For great examples visit Classroom Blogs Great Article on seven year-old bloggers: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3804773.stm Check out my blog and create your own at http://cjraynor.blogspot.com/
9. Webquests Promotes problem, project, and inquiry based learning. Focus is not on the technology, but rather what is being learned. Provides meaningful and purposeful activities. All resources (websites and handouts) are included. Tasks, Process, Evaluation, Conclusion and Teacher Pages included in each quest. www.webquest.org has a large variety of webquests ready to use. They sort them by subject matter and grade level.
10. Students also use the internet to: Translate words from Spanish to English. Stream videos to aid comprehension of various subjects: www.unitedstreaming.com , www.brainpop.com Email Complete assessments Follow an online expedition or Field Trip Publish their work at Nicenet Read works written by other children, current events, poems, stories, etc. Visit Instructional Uses for more ideas…
11. What are Some other ways that I can Utilize computers in the Classroom?
12. Word Processing Encourages more on task time. Eliminates the concern for neatness and tiresome writing. Encourages revising and change. Teachers can edit without “messing up” students’ papers. Teaches children to write and to be computer literate. Anything you normally do in writing, can be completed in word processing!
13. Tasks to complete using Word Processing Editing Provide text (possibly with students' own errors); students work in groups to revise Narrative and descriptive writing Teacher dictates the first part of a story Students finish it Each group -- looks at text of the other groups Each group has a different task: accuracy, organization, interest, vocabulary Letter One text: mixture of formal and informal expressions Class changes it to formal style Dialog (Elementary level) Give text of a dialog; groups use cut-and-paste to put sentences in the right order Each group acts out its version of the dialog; Class can compare; decide on the best one If time: write continuation of the dialog Student newsletter Students do interviews, surveys; submit articles, drawings, etc. Description of a picture Students copy and paste in a picture; write a paragraph describing it Sentence completion Give students open-ended sentences or cloze exercise to complete Picture identification (Low level) Paste in a picture with numbers on various objects; students type in names of objects which correspond to the numbers Model paragraph Group changes the details so that the description matches someone in the class. Delete name -- give the text a code; distribute the text among the students Have them guess who the descriptions are of. "Famous People" Have text with biography of a famous person Prewriting: Write name -- give a minute to write a response Discuss responses. Give each pair or group of students a part of the biography Students compose a short summary; they type it into the computer Students record summaries into a tape recorder in chronological order Tape serves as a radio program
14. PowerPoint Presentations Students can use PowerPoint to: Retell stories with pictures. Report Research Findings. Write a new story. Record their voices and add sound to their presentation. Depict a visual representation of poems. Visit http://www.actden.com/pp/ for a great tutorial to teach children how to use PowerPoint.
15. Kidspiration Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration learners use it to: Categorize and group ideas Express and organize thoughts Comprehend and communicate Visually learn Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more advanced students improve comprehension skills and better organize ideas for writing. Taken from www.inspiration.com
16. In what ways can Teachers Utilize Computers to Enhance Instruction?
17. Engrade or Teacherease : Online grade books that can easily be shared with parents. PowerPoint presentations to teach new concepts. Free PowerPoint lesson plans at PowerPoint Resources . Creating Rubrics at RubiStar . Create online assessments .
18. Lesson Plans on the Web Educator’s Reference Desk : All subjects, K-12 Webquests : All subjects, K-12 Cyberguides : Units of instruction centered on core works of literature, K-12 Four Blocks Language Arts, K-3 Geocities Language Arts, K-3 Carl’s Corner : Language Arts, K-3 Proteacher All subjects, K-8 Discovery education : All subjects, K-12 Atozteacherstuff : All subjects and holidays, plus worksheet builders, K-12
20. Other Types of Technology Overhead Projector - Used during teaching to share ideas. Can also be used during Poetry literacy stations . Television -Can be used to show DVDs or Videos. Can also be used to view important current events (shuttle launches, breaking news events, Presidential Inaugurations for example).
21. Quizdom Handheld Wireless Remote System. Teacher inputs tests, quizzes, or game/reviews questions into a computer with a projection screen. Every student is actively engaged in answering questions. All activities can be presented in a game mode eg. World Cup, Fast Track, Mission to Mars, Millionaire and more! teachers have the ability to gather instant data on all of their students, which can be used to quickly assess comprehension. formative assessment enables the teacher to identify students’ misconceptions and errors, and then correct them immediately. Motivates all students to participate. Visit their website!!
22. iPODS -you can use music to set the stage, immediately jump point in an audio book, or play a famous speech accessed from the Library of Congress. Video, audio, and images can be loaded on the iPod and provide an excellent manner for bringing a student who missed a day up to speed. Or perhaps a student is struggling with a concept; they can watch a video a number of times on the iPod to fully understand the content. ELL students struggling with vocabulary can have flash cards on the iPod to see an image, hear a word used in a sentence, and read the word in text—and do it as many times as they need to understand it. Find Podcasts for teachers at iTunes or Scholastic .
23. Video cameras : newscasts, documentaries, reports Tape recorders : use to increase fluency Radios : Listen to books on tapes Digital Cameras : Take pictures to include with assignments completed on computers. Click here to learn 100 ways to use a digital camera in the classroom.
25. PowerPoint presentations to teach concepts with the help of a projector. Transparencies so that students can “see” examples. Use of videos to reiterate concepts and provide visual images. Use Portable Classroom (laptop cart-laptops networked together) so that all students have access to a computer. Take advantage of an open computer lab. Allow students to use the tape recorders, computers, radios, and overhead during literacy stations.
26. What is the future of technology in the classroom? How is it changing the way students learn?
27. George Lucas Educational Foundation This foundation was founded in 1991 by the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas himself. The sites aims to celebrate and encourage innovation in schools. Here, you'll find detailed articles, in-depth case studies, research summaries, short documentary segments, expert interviews, and links to hundreds of relevant resources. You'll also be able to participate as a member of an online community of people actively working to reinvent schools for the twenty-first century. Visit Edutopia for more inspiring ideas!!
28. Examples of technological innovations from Edutopia.. Video Title: No Gamer Left Behind Teaching using Simulated Learning/ Virtual Reality Kurt Squire, and Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison tests educational games with students. The games talked about in this video revolve around simulated learning or virtual reality. It allows students to take risks during simulation without the consequences of real-life. Students start out as novices and turn into experts. Squire tried a game called Civilization with a group of 4 th -6 th graders. The game reinforced vocabulary, map skills, terminology, and survival within civilizations. The games are so engaging, children forget they are learning. Boys who were labeled ADHD were able to channel their energy into the games and began to excel. Violence in some schools decreased, motivation increased, attention increased, and test scores increased. Video Link: http://www.edutopia.org/no-gamer-left-behind
29. Video Title: Hula to High Tech Using Technology at the Elementary Level Students at an elementary school in Honolulu are integrating technology into all that they do. Each day, the students put together a newscast that is broadcast to the school. The students are responsible for the control room and use problem solving skills to create their newscast. Students from grades k-5 are involved with the newscast. Students must use technology to put the segment together and tape it, but they must also research the news and weather, type the scripts, and create visual images to use. Students become independent learners. The teachers become mentors and guides. Students become more responsible for their own learning. The technology turns students on to learning and increases their motivation and their learning potential. Video Link: http://www.edutopia.org/hula-high-tech-video Example 2:
30. You can find many more examples of way technology is changing the way students learn at Edutopia . The site is completely free. You can also find many grant opportunities at http://www.edutopia.org/grantinfo .
32. Local Grant Opportunities Lack of funds is one of the biggest obstacles in the way of educating students with technology. The department of education offers many grant opportunities to schools. Visit http://www.doe.state.in.us/olr/funding.html to find out what is available for educators.
33. Final Thought…. Instead of leaving the class and going out and getting things, you leave the class through the computer, go out on the Internet and see how many things you can find all over the world. Ed Greavey, Science Teacher
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