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