Download - Tips for teachers
Do Don’tIncorporate technology you’re familiar with Expect students will just pick it up and be
completely hands off
Collaborate with other teachers Use technology just to use technology
Work with the students Teach only drills or skills
Model technology use in the classroom Expect the computer to do it all…be creative!
View technology as one of many tools in your teacher toolkit
Try to incorporate things you’ve never tried
Give many opportunities for playful exploration
Think it’s too much hassle… it is worth it!
“Googling” informationCheck the weather online
Document classroom activities in a class blog or website
Post pictures of student work online.
Allow children to take pictures of their work to post online.
Take photos of class activities and create a slide show for a
class open house or parent night
© 2008, Catherine Dutton