USING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE

INSTRUCTIONCREATED BY: ERIN MCDANIEL

APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGYFA 2014

Technology can be used in the classroom to enhance instruction. In today’s society technology is becoming more prevalent in the classroom.

Technology permeates classrooms with digital learning tools including computers and hand held devices.

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

According to PBS Learning Media, a growing number of teachers are utilizing technology in their classrooms on a regular basis.

Educators are using technology to enhance instruction as well as lesson plans.

STATISTICAL DATA

The data reveals results from preK-12 educators where 503 web-based interviews were conducted.

HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY POSITIVELY EFFECT THE CLASSROOM

Technology can:

◦ Build 21st century skills

◦ Increases student engagement and motivation

◦ Accelerate learning

Technology can:

◦ Reduce costs associated with instructional materials. For example, purchasing online resources or technological equipment can decrease the amount of paper that is used for lessons and activities.

◦ Gear the center of attention, in reference to learning, towards the students. The created environment will consists of a truly student-centered atmosphere. The teacher is forced to be only a facilitator and not produce and environment that is teacher-centered.

HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY HELP IN THE CLASSROOM

Technology can:

◦ Provide and environment that is accessible at school or home. Students have the ability to access information from different locations as opposed to only gathering information from the classroom. For example, students can use blogs for discussions and access this information from home.

◦ Be used across all contents and even elective courses such as art, Spanish, or even physical education.

HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY HELP IN THE CLASSROOM

How to incorporate technology in the classroom can include but are not limited to:

◦ Computers◦ Smart boards◦ iPads◦ Calculators◦ Document Cameras◦ Projectors◦ Promethean Boards

HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

How to incorporate technology in the classroom can include but are not limited to:

◦ Use email to communicate with parents

◦ Create a class website such as a blog or even edmodo

◦ Correspond with students in other cities, states, or even countries.

HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

Technology can:

◦ Distract students from completing the task at hand. Students may get distracted and lose focus or get sidetracked with other information that is not relevant to the targeted information and goal.

◦ Provide an opportunity for students to cheat in various ways. Students may be dishonest and cheat on online quizzes or exams.

HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY NEGATIVELY EFFECT THE CLASSROOM

Technology can:

◦ Cause students to become a target for theft. If students are provided with pieces of technological equipment, such as an iPad, there is a possibility that the student can be a target by other students or even someone in the community.

◦ Create a face-to-face environment that is less social, therefore hindering the students from building in-person social skills.

HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY NEGATIVELY EFFECT THE CLASSROOM

Technology is constantly evolving so teachers and students must be educated and able to adapt in order to keep up with technological advancements in the 21st century.  

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

Mills, M. (2013, Feb 4). Teachers are Embracing Digital Resources to Propel Student Learning. Retrieved from: http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2013/teacher-tech-survey/

Sahakov, R. (2014, January 15). 2 Pros and 2 Cons to Educational Technology. Retrieved from: http://www.edudemic.com/education-technology-pros-cons/

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