Why Technology
Rachel Weppler, Bailey King, Nicole Beingessner, Kassia Dearing, Jordan Koopmans
Technology in the 21st Century
Classroom
� Why Should We Use Technology in the Classroom?
� Active Learning � Collaborative � Student Centered � Instantaneous � Inclusive � Engaging
� Caution of Technology � Back-up Plan � Distraction � Censoring
� Resources to use in the Classroom
� Connects students to each other and teacher (Facebook, Edmodo, Blackboard...)
� Helps for Project Based Learning (Prezi, Glogster, Issuu, Blogger...)
� Learn Alberta... Plenty of resources!!
Online Resources
Apps For Teachers
� Paperless, environmentally friendly
� iTunes U � Keeps all information about
students together � Fast access to any files, anytime
and anywhere � Tons of apps to help teachers � Portable � Any resources at your figure tips
like textbooks, iTunes U � Hands on learning
� Portable and does not impede eye contact
� Learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders
� Students with difficulty with fine motor skills
� Help with organization � Hard to motivate
Inclusive Education
Types of SMART technologies: � SMART table interactive learning
center � SMART Interactive whiteboards � SMART projectors � SMART response (Clickers)
Smart Technologies
Advantages Disadvantages
Promotes active learning
Expensive technology
Involves all 3 learning modalities (auditory, visual & kinesthetic)
Back up plan
Promotes cooperation Not suited for a behaviorist
Creates positive face to face interaction
Learning curve for teachers
Children are engaged: feels like they are playing a game & not working
Activity ratio: How many students engaging in the technology at once?
Children work together to solve problems or complete tasks
Life size visuals, phonetics and the ability to touch
� Hands on Approach � Physical Involvement � Special Education � Internet � Weather � Links to Social and Sciences
Wii Interaction
Smart Phones
� Proven Increase Within Classroom
� Research � Engagement and Motivation � Media Break � Remind 101
