Emerging TechnologyEmerging Technology

By: Danielle DavisBy: Danielle Davis

Technology is constantly changing and can be a great resource in the classroom if it is used properly. Let’s take a look a some new emerging technology tools that can be used in the classroom today!

Twitter• A free social networking and mini blog

service• Make posts up to 140 words called

tweets• Send and receive messages

• Cost: Free

Incorporating Twitter in the Classroom

• Direct Tweets between teacher and student• Tool to get to know classmates• Make class announcements• Class Discussions• Collaborate on projects

Examples

• http://www.murray.k12.ga.us/teacher/kara%20leonard/Mini%20T's/Games/Games.htm

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OxIz_3o3O0

Skype• Software that allows users to make

voice calls over the internet

• Cost: Free

Incorporating Skype in the Classroom

• Field Trips• After School Help• Guest Speakers• Parent Teacher Conferences• Bring parents into the classroom• Sick students

Examples• http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/

article/CA6515247.html

• http://share.skype.com/sites/en/2007/04/inclusion_helping_a_classmate.html

Podcasts• Pre-recorded audio that is posted to a

website for people to download and listen to

• Cost: Free

Incorporating Podcasts in the Classroom

• Reproduce lessons for absent students

• Share information with parents

• Student produced podcasts

Example• http://secondgrade.podomatic.com/

Blogs• An online journal that can be used

privately or in this instance for a class

• Cost: Some may cost money, but most are free

Incorporating Blogs in the Classroom

• Students become engaged outside of the classroom

• Parents can be informed• Post class notes• Post homework• Make announcements• Class Discussion

Examples• http://www.classblogmeister.com/

blog.php?blogger_id=1337

• http://www.classblogmeister.com/blog.php?blogger_id=1337

Technical Concerns• Computer not working

• Internet being down

• Internet safety