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kristel coulter

Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom - 0 views

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  • The development of written language changed the way human beings developed, in large part by influencing brain development and expressed new brain-mediated capabilities that had previously been un-expressed.
  • Children need real-life experiences with real people to truly benefit from available technologies. Technologies should be used to enhance curriculum and experiences for children. Children have to have an integrated and well-balanced set of experiences to help them grow into capable adults that can handle social-emotional interactions as well as develop their intellectual abilities.
    • kristel coulter
      kristel coulter on 27 Sep 13
       
      Children need to have hands on experiences that will enhance their learning capabilities.
  • As parents think about the future they need to realize two things: technology is not going to go away and we are in the midst of a major sociocultural quantum shift. These technologies are revolutionizing the world our children will live in. So our task is to balance appropriate skill-development with technologies with the core principles and experiences necessary to raise healthy children. We must keep the core principles of healthy development in mind as we incorporate these technology and tools. If we do that we'll be fine. And at the heart of any healthy child is the opportunity for enriching and nurturing interactions with other human beings. I think the key to making technologies healthy is to make sure that we use them to enhance or even expand our social interactions and our view of the world as opposed to using them to isolate and create an artificial world.
    • kristel coulter
      kristel coulter on 27 Sep 13
       
      Children need to have balance. They need opportunities for using technology in the classroom; however, technology should not over take the educational goals.
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  • In addition, there are a number of specialized programs that allow children with certain information-processing problems to get a multimedia presentation of content so that they can better understand and process the material. They are able to see the written words and see a visual image and hear the sounds — all at the same time. Combining these sensory-modalities helps a child to more efficiently internalize information about a topic. If they have, for example, an auditory processing difficulty or a reading disorder they may be very bright but they don't read very efficiently so if something is read to them on a CD-ROM with visual images they are better able to internalize the information. This helps these children feel better about themselves because they perform better. They're not as afraid of school anymore.
    • kristel coulter
      kristel coulter on 27 Sep 13
       
      For children who have a special need programs assist with the developmental need of that child. These programs help to build self esteem in children who have communication issues and have a difficult time processing information to be able to have a hands on approach to share their thoughts.
  • Jennifer Flanigan on 09 Nov 10
     
    This article talks about pros and cons with young children and using technology in the classroom. He says that it needs to be done at particular times and should take away from the social development that these children at this age are learning. Timing is everything to technology and children at a young age. Parents and teachers need to take in account, when they are using the technology application what are they missing out on? Social interactions, play time, nap time or just free time. This time could also be a time where the parent and the child can spend time together to learn and teach each other about what they are doing with the technology.
Ashleigh Clark

What is the future of technology in education? | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional - 0 views

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  • School classrooms are going to change
  • The cloud can also encourage independent learning.
  • Rather than being 'taught' students can learn independently and in their own way
    • Sadie Butts
      Sadie Butts on 26 Sep 13
       
      I still believe that the influence of an educator is vital in every student's life, and success in learning.
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  • This of course means the role of the teacher will change.
  • They could be in the same room or in different countries
    • Sadie Butts
      Sadie Butts on 26 Sep 13
       
      Important knowledge that is gained in the classroom is learning to communicate in person. Students will learn by the teacher's example, along with their interactions with peers within the classrooms.
  • By its very nature, technology changes at a fast pace and making it accessible to pupils, teachers and other stakeholders is an ongoing challenge.
    • Ashleigh Clark
      Ashleigh Clark on 03 Oct 13
       
      Not every person has access to technology now days because it costs money.
  • Schools of the future could have a traditional cohort of students, as well as online only students who live across the country or even the world. Things are already starting to move this way with the emergence of massive open online courses (MOOCs).
    • Ashleigh Clark
      Ashleigh Clark on 03 Oct 13
       
      I feel that in the future there will be more online schools and that in the actual classroom students and teachers will be more interactive with each other.
  • the future of technology in education is the cloud.
  • r than being 'taught' students can learn independently and i
  • Teachers can use the cloud to set, collect and grade work online. Students will have instant access to grades, comments and work via a computer, smartphone or tablet.
    • Ashleigh Clark
      Ashleigh Clark on 03 Oct 13
       
      This just shows all the ways the cloud can be used for teachers and even students.
  • We don't know what will be the current technology in another four. Perhaps it will be wearable devices such as Google Glass, although I suspect that tablets will still be used in education.
    • Ashleigh Clark
      Ashleigh Clark on 03 Oct 13
       
      This just shows everyone how technology is growing so fast and how it effects (or will) education and other jobs as well.
  • Carley Morrison on 26 Sep 13
     
    I like this article because they argue what the future technology in education will be for the future.
Sadie Moser

Assistive Technology for Young Children in Special Education: It Makes a Difference | E... - 0 views

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special education assistive technology

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  • Much of the technology we see daily was developed initially to assist persons with disabilities
    • Sadie Moser
      Sadie Moser on 02 Oct 13
       
      This defeats the assumption that students with special needs are incapable of using technology in and out of the classroom. Many, even younger students, can operate and understand a computer better than a worksheet or book.
  • Much of the technology we see daily was developed initially to assist persons with disabilities.
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  • Much of the technology we see daily was developed initially to assist persons with disabilities
  • Technology can be a great equalizer for individuals with disabilities that might prevent full participation in school, work, and the community.
  • Not inconsequentially, the children often feel better about themselves as active learners.
    • Sadie Moser
      Sadie Moser on 02 Oct 13
       
      Many people see computers as distractions and negative alternatives to teachers, but do not realize how beneficial they are to students with disabilities or alternative learning styles.
    • Sadie Moser
      Sadie Moser on 02 Oct 13
       
      Children can temporarily escape their disabilities and the stereotypes and assumptions associated with them through online interactions.
  • Educators are using computers as tools to deliver and facilitate learning beyond drill and practice, to provide environments that accommodate learning, and to ensure enhanced and equitable learning environments to all students.
  • In these environments, students around the world can interact in real time via onscreen messaging or video and audio transmissions. In most of these learning situations, a disability makes no difference at all.
    • Sadie Moser
      Sadie Moser on 02 Oct 13
       
      Assistive technology helps students with disabilities break barriers that they may not have been able to reach before.
  • The benefit of AT is also easy to comprehend when a child who cannot hear can understand his teacher's directions because real-time captioning converts the teacher's speech to text projected onto his laptop computer.
    • Sadie Moser
      Sadie Moser on 02 Oct 13
       
      In my opinion, this practice would negatively affect the majority of students in the learning environment, disabled or not. Some students need special that cannot be provided in a regular education classroom or environment.
  • These individuals suggest that all children, regardless of ability, should be educated with their neighborhood peers in their local school.
  • Sadie Moser on 02 Oct 13
     
    This article describes various ways that students with disabilities can benefit from technology in the classroom. It not only explains opinions about assistive technology for special needs students, but also incorporates the legal aspect of including assistive devices in the classroom for children with disabilities.
Austin McGrath

Laser Projector To Turn Any Flat Surface Into Interactive Touch Screen - 0 views

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  • Austin McGrath on 19 Jan 10
     
    Sound a bit like science-fiction but this can be a tool that allows students better understand material by performing hands-on tasks to cement the content. Likely to be by higher class schools in the future.
Cody Seesholtz

Robotic Learning - 1 views

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  • Cody Seesholtz on 19 Jan 10
     
    Chilling and interesting are the two words I would describe this article. This article discusses the benefits of having robots assist the teacher. The robots would be very life-life and interactive, being able to detect and response in the right emotions. There is already a study with a robot interacting with 18-to-24 months old kids. That robot only costs 500 dollars to manufacture. Looks like we could be out of a job in a few years' time...haha.
Alyssa Palladino

iPads in the Classroom are Changing the Face of Education | Mac|Life - 0 views

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  • In the Auburn School District, administrators are using the iPad in controlled areas to prove its efficacy in raising literacy rates and teaching mathematical skills.
  • In the study, half of the 16 kindergarten classrooms were randomly assigned iPads to use for nine weeks, and they showed increased improvement results over the non-iPad classrooms
  • “The iPad had interesting possibilities in terms of helping students access what they know [while interacting] in a very different way with material and information.”
  • Alyssa Palladino on 08 Oct 12
     
    This article is about integrating ipads into the classroom.I found this article to be very interesting because Fairfield County is wanting to adopt ipads in their school district, and I wont lie I was very hesitant on that idea, but after reading this and seeing the extensive studies that have been done, I think it could be very beneficial.
Terra Nichols

South Korea Works to Stem Digital Addiction - 2 views

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  • Terra Nichols on 05 Dec 12
     
    The digital age is not all positive. Children are now growing up addicted to technology.
  • jme8227 on 19 Jun 13
     
    I agree the digital age is not all positive, it is scary how much and what kind of content is out there. But as parents and teachers it is our jobs as its always been to teach good from bad, and to keep an eye on what they are looking at, what they are learning. We need to st good examples and find sites that allow you to be interactive with the child and the program.
  • Carley Morrison on 26 Sep 13
     
    I like this article because I agree, technology isn't all rainbows and butterflies. There is a positive to technology but it is not ok for children to grow up addicted to it. In the classroom, there needs to be a balance.
Rachel McAnespie

Physical Education and Technology - 7 views

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  • stormyg on 11 Jun 13
     
    When I first started reading this article, I wasn't sure where it was going to lead me. However, I really enjoyed it. I never really thought about video games being used as a educational tool.It was a pretty interesting article!
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  • Carley Morrison on 26 Sep 13
     
    I was attracted to this article because i thought it was different and interesting. I never thought about using technology in physical education! very cool idea.
  • Lindsay Pasco on 29 Sep 13
     
    I didn't really think video games could be used for a learning process. I think that is pretty neat.
  • Jordan Griggs on 01 Oct 13
     
    I love that technology has made education fun for students. Sometimes it is extremely hard to get a point across to a child, but by using resourceful tools such as play (physical education ) and video games that are fun and enjoyable, students are more likely to learn it and WANT to learn it. I really like this idea.
  • Sadie Butts on 01 Oct 13
     
    I didn't know that special needs individuals have to work against their nature as they get older to engage in physical activity. I found that information to be very interesting and humbling. However, in regards to technology, I think it's awesome that students will be able to use video games for physical activity. It's a fun and successful way to engage the students.
  • Bethany Hooser on 01 Oct 13
     
    I never really thought that video games could be used for educational purposes. Especially, for physical activity. I think this article was very interesting to read. I like the idea!
  • Kelsey Short on 02 Oct 13
     
    With this article I really do not agree with the concept. Gym and physical education to me are the only times children are able to become motivated and active in groups and individually. I do however like the idea of using it for children with disabilities because it gives them opportunities they never really before had. I would hate to see this be the next generation of gym class though for our regular education children as well.
  • Sadie Moser on 03 Oct 13
     
    I love that special needs classes are incorporating this "active" technology into their daily routines. I do not think this technology would be an adequate replacement for physical education in regular classrooms, but I do think it can be used as a reward or "field trip" in the classroom. It is a safe and cheap way to get students moving.
  • Eddie Johnson on 04 Oct 13
     
    This article was very interesting. I think using this technology in a physical education classroom is a good idea. It not only promotes physical skills but academic skills also.
  • Cindi Bausum on 05 Oct 13
     
    I enjoyed this article and think using technology to get students moving is a great concept. Students who have special needs especially benefit from this technology and have fun while doing it.
  • Riley Montgomery on 06 Oct 13
     
    This article was very interesting, I think it is a great idea to help students who don't enjoy physical activity as much as they do games to be able to enjoy exercise.
  • Lori Lacey on 11 Oct 13
     
    The idea of using programs to get the kids moving, and assist special needs development was interesting and fun.
  • Alyson DeWitt on 18 Oct 13
     
    I am a special education major and we use technology in gym class all the time. We use the WII to play just dance as a warm up or on a "fun" day. It is so much fun to see kids participate in gym class when the wouldn't otherwise.
  • Debbie Voight on 25 Oct 13
     
    I could not believe that reading this article, "More than one-third of U.S. adults (over 72 million people) and 17% of U.S. children are obese. Between 1980-2008, obesity rates doubled for adults and tripled for children." This is alarming! It is so crucial that we incorporate more physical activity with our students and their learning. It will not only keep their attention, but it will also help us as teachers keep them engaged and more focused. Enjoyed reading this article!
  • Megan Fout on 21 Nov 13
     
    I really like the idea of using games like the Wii for fitness but there is ways around all of it because it just requires the use of one hand. However there are other game systems out there that require your whole body to be interactive to score on the games. Is we are to use this great tool in the schools I feel that it should be one of those systems.
  • holly luce on 12 Dec 13
     
    I really like the thought of using fun games to get the gets active and moving and playing. I agree about the wii, there are games like the xbox kinec where they use the whole body and not just the hands with the controllers.
kristelmcoulter

Should kids have a computer in their room? - 4 views

www.earlychildhoodnews.net/...-have-a-computer-in-their-room

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    • kristelmcoulter
      kristelmcoulter on 01 Oct 13
       
      I do not agree that children should have computers in their rooms. I feel that there are way too many opportunities for bullying and questionable sites for children to get into. If the computer is in a public location we can monitor to make sure the programs the children are going into are good sites.
  • jme8227 on 19 Jun 13
     
    I like this site it was informative, but mostly I like that it's interactive aned allowed you to comment.
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  • amber alexander on 20 Jun 13
     
    Well, I am younger and I always had a computer. When I was younger the computer was in my moms room. I think that was because we were young and barely knew how to work it. We also lived in an apartment. When we got a house we had a computer room. My mom would come in when she wanted and it didn't matter if the door was open or not. As my sister and I got older we did what we wanted and our mom really did not care. I think it is more about how you raise your kids. It is also important to remind parents that their children are going to have certain experiences whether they like it or not. Some things in life and on the internet all kids do whether it is bad or good and once you do it you get over it and move on to the next thing. I would let my teenagers have a computer in their room and I want my children to know they can be open with me. I am open with my parents and I tell them everything because they are pretty cool parents and do not hassle be about much so I feel comfortable.
  • Cheryl Mauger on 20 Jun 13
     
    This article is informative and is up to the parent, their situation , their child and what circumstances you have going on in your home on answering the question of the article. I really liked the article and the views in it.
  • Bethany Hooser on 01 Oct 13
     
    I grew up with a computer in my room. I would use it to create things in paint and to play my educational games on. I do not think that having a computer in your child's room is a bad thing. it allows for the children to get used to how to use computers. This article gives different view points on this topic and gives good evidence to support the sides.
  • Kelsey Short on 02 Oct 13
     
    I think for a child to have a computer in their room at home depends on the age and maturity of the child. Some children would just sit around all day on their computer on facebook, playing World of Warcraft, or other unproductive activities. If the purpose of the computer is mostly for educational uses or the child is old enough to make their own choices then it would be fine to have the computer in their room.
  • Bailey Berry on 03 Oct 13
     
    I didn't have a computer in my room but I was really the only person to use it besides my mom. she used it for business and emails and i used it for paint, educational games, and pinball. If I had had it in my room I can only imagine I would have spent more time on it. I also agree that having a computer in the room of a child is dependent on age and maturity but it almost seems as if in today's society children need quick access to the internet and age or maturity isn't a huge factor. But this is coming from a girl how didn't get a Facebook until she was nineteen. So i shy away from introducing social networking to younger kids but now that I've seen some of the school controlled networks, I think they could be beneficial and having a computer in their own room would probably make them more comfortable using it.
  • Laura Chapman on 03 Oct 13
     
    personally I don't think children should have computers in their rooms. If they are going to have one, I think they should have them in a centrally located spot where the child can be supervised. However that is my opinion and I liked how this article talked about it being case by case, and depending on the child and or the parents, and the intended use of the computer.
  • Sarah Clark on 03 Oct 13
     
    I agree with Laura that children should not have computers in their rooms, it should be located where parents can actively see what their children are doing. But I did like how the article highlighted about the dependence on the family situations.
Lori Lacey

Technology Integration for Elementary Schools - 2 views

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technology education elementary interactive whiteboard clickers mobile devices

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    • kristelmcoulter
      kristelmcoulter on 01 Oct 13
       
      I thought this article was very interesting. There are some helpful hint to sharing technology with the students. The point that stood out for me was that we as educators need to give the children the tools they need to have good hands on experiences to enhance their learning.
  • Heather Humphries on 13 Jun 13
     
    This site has got some great articles on intergrating technology in the classroom. This one in particular gives some useful tips when setting up your classroom instruction.
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  • Cheryl Mauger on 14 Jun 13
     
    This article gives great insight into what can actually be accomplished in an elementary school setting. I thought this article was interesting and informative.
  • Carley Morrison on 26 Sep 13
     
    I liked this article because it had cute ideas for integrating technology into early education. Its hard as an early childhood major to use technology cause you do not want to affect their development or make class more difficult, but i liked these ideas.
  • Lindsay Pasco on 29 Sep 13
     
    I think as an Early Childhood Major it is hard to incorporate technology in the classroom not only because you don't want to affect their development but, I know that when I was in K-3 we went to a computer lab had completely different lessons that we did in a classroom. It related to the lessons but, it was taught by a different teacher.
  • Jordan Griggs on 01 Oct 13
     
    I really loved this article. Not only did it talk about technology for classrooms, but it gave real examples of how it was being used in schools. It is difficult sometimes to be creative but getting feedback and seeing how others are using it, can be extremely helpful! As I am on my way to earning my ECE degree, I look for these types of examples to start to get ideas for my own classroom and how I will work with students.
  • Sadie Butts on 01 Oct 13
     
    I loved the example about the teacher who would comment on all of the students' blogs, and by the end of the year, the students could carry the discussions on their own. That just shows us as educators that students do have the ability to learn technology.
  • Rachel Longnecker on 01 Oct 13
     
    This was very interesting. I found it a little funny when I saw the word relax but it is true that if you let students have the feeling that these valuable tools are theirs then they will take care of them. I feel for most children, who are taught to be careful with valuable things, this will be the case. Although, there are some kids who are never taught that nor taught respect for others things because they are just taught to be selfish. As a teacher this would be you job to show them that they need to care for valuable things and respect others property along with your own.
  • Bethany Hooser on 01 Oct 13
     
    I thought this article was very interesting. Students do have the ability to continue the use of technology with out the guidance of teachers, as this article points out.
Sarah Criswell

Taking Students Where No School Bus Can Go -- THE Journal - 1 views

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  • Cara Collins on 10 Oct 12
     
    This article shows how teachers are using Skype to allow students to view research scientists around the world.
  • Sarah Criswell on 23 Oct 12
     
    You don't often find a group of 75 fifth graders from a public school in Virginia interacting directly with scientists based at Palmer Station, Antarctica, but that's exactly what takes place every year at Herman L. Horn Elementary in Vinton, VA.
Ashleigh Clark

Report: Mobile Technology Boosts Learning, Engages Students, Teachers - 0 views

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  • mobile devices with Internet connectivity are useful tools to improve learning and engage students and teachers.
  • Smart phones and tablets enable innovation and help students, teachers, and parents gain access to digital content and personalized assessment vital for a post-industrial world
  • Use of mobile phones, tablets, and other connected devices is growing, and mobile technology is becoming an important part of a student’s life. Wireless technology can dramatically improve learning and bring digital content to students who are already familiar and comfortable with the devices.
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  • Mobile devices, used in conjunction with near universal 4G/3G wireless connectivity, are essential tools to improve learning for students.
  • “always on, always connected mobile devices in the hands of students has the potential to dramatically improve educational outcomes.”
  • American education faces a number of different challenges including the need for better infrastructure, personalized content, embedded assessment, and professional development of teachers
    • Ashleigh Clark
      Ashleigh Clark on 03 Oct 13
       
      If school districts enforced more use of technology we would be ok and heading on the right track.  There is just a lack of support of the use of technology in schools today.
  • Wireless technology enables, empowers, and engages learning in ways that transform the learning environment for students inside and outside of school. It provides new content and facilitates information access wherever a student is located
  • As a country, we need to educate the next generation of scientists, inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Educating a workforce that is effective in a global context and adaptive as new jobs and roles evolve will help to support our economic growth. Mobile learning makes it possible to extend education beyond the physical confines of the classroom and beyond the fixed time periods of the school day. It allows students to access content from home, communicate with teachers, and work with other people online. The value of mobile devices is that they allow students to connect, communicate, collaborate and create using rich digital resources, according to paper.
    • Ashleigh Clark
      Ashleigh Clark on 03 Oct 13
       
      As a country, we need to support the use of technology in the schools.  If we do students are interacting with technology everyday and learning from it.  Also, learning how to use.  When they are ready to go out into the real world, then they have a glimpse on how to use technology.  Parents should also encourage students to use technology at home.
Ashley Perry

6 Technology Challenges Facing Education -- THE Journal - 0 views

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  • In the case of 3D printers, physical models of fossils or proteins or molecules or other objects can be whipped up on the fly, allowing students to interact with them. In the case of virtual and remote labs, schools that lack resources to buy costly equipment will be able to fill in the gaps with less costly alternatives, allowing students to engage in experimentation, even if that experimentation isn't direct.
    • Lindsay Pasco
      Lindsay Pasco on 26 Sep 13
       
      I think that it is great that they have already thought about technology for the future. I also think it is great that they have been able to come up with some sort of solution to the schools who can't provide such high tech technology in their schools.
  • Also in the near term is mobile learning.
    • Lindsay Pasco
      Lindsay Pasco on 26 Sep 13
       
      I strongly believe that mobile learning is not an affective way to teach any grade level.
  • In the near term, cloud computing was identified as the top trend.
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  • In the longer term, four to five years, the two technologies identified in the report were 3D printing and virtual and remote laboratories.
  • I the mid-term, NMC identified learning analytics — the use of data and analytics to customize education for individual students — and open content (also known as open educational resources) as significant technologies that will impact education. The report characterized OER as essentially the opposite of cumbersome, expensive, and quickly outdated textbooks.
  • To recap, the report's authors identified five key trends impacting education over the next five years. Those included: An increasing shift toward blended learning, online-learning, and technology-driven collaborative learning; The growth in the potential of social networks to allow teachers to engage students online; Openness of educational resources and technology is "becoming a value"; BYOD is becoming more common as the cost of technology drops for students; and The role of the educator is being challenged as resources become more accessible on the Internet.
  • Emerging Technologies
    • Ashley Perry
      Ashley Perry on 03 Oct 13
       
      Emerging technologies are extremely important to embrace in the classroom
Cindi Bausum

Education technology: Catching on at last | The Economist - 0 views

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Education technology

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  • The idea that technology can revolutionise education is not new. In the 20th century almost every new invention was supposed to have big implications for schools.
    • kristel coulter
      kristel coulter on 27 Sep 13
       
      Technology is a growing importance in education
    • Cindi Bausum
      Cindi Bausum on 04 Oct 13
       
      I agree that education is continually changing and technology is where we are seeing a lot of the rapid changes and developments.
  • Games get pupils more engaged, says Nt Etuk, the founder of DimensionU, which develops interactive games to teach mathematics and science. A lot of programming, design and artistry go into creating apps where students can compete with or assist each other, and which reward successful activity.
    • kristel coulter
      kristel coulter on 27 Sep 13
       
      Playing games that are geared toward math and science helps to aid in the teaching concepts of these subjects
  • Persuading schools to buy is only the first step, though. America’s teaching unions fear a hidden agenda of replacing properly trained humans with some combination of technology and less qualified manpower, or possibly just technology. Unions have filed lawsuits to close down online charter schools, including what looks like a deliberately obtuse proposal to limit enrolment at such virtual schools to those who live in their districts.
    • kristel coulter
      kristel coulter on 27 Sep 13
       
      Many teachers are trying to persuade schools to buy computers for their classroom
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  • In many classrooms, too, computers have been used to improve efficiency and keep pupils engaged. But they did not transform learning in the way their boosters predicted.
    • Lindsay Pasco
      Lindsay Pasco on 29 Sep 13
       
      There is always going to be room for improvement in the classroom. From the teacher to the technology.
  • wikis to podcasts to training videos, are allowing both children and adults to pursue education on their own, either instead of learning in schools or colleges or as a supplement.
  • Teaching programs that monitor children’s progress can change that, performing a role more like that of the private tutors and governesses employed long ago in wealthier households.
    • Cindi Bausum
      Cindi Bausum on 04 Oct 13
       
      Technology has a great benefit of meeting individual children's needs.
  • Carley Morrison on 26 Sep 13
     
    This article is a good article to get some contrast on technology in schools. I think it is important to understand both sides.
  • Eddie Johnson on 03 Oct 13
     
    This article is about how technology is used in the classroom to increase student growth. It also shows how technology can be used to make lessons fun.
  • Riley Montgomery on 06 Oct 13
     
    I think it is a great idea to use technology to make the classroom less dull. Anything that helps the student become more interested in what is going on and is educational is a great tool for teachers.
Adam Evans

Arkansas Cooperative Brings Online Simulations to Middle Schoolers - 0 views

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  • Adam Evans on 17 Jan 10
     
    I believe this article is a sneak peek at what the future of education is going to be like. I also like the fact that the students are able to interact with what they are learning. I think it will help them to retain information better.
Cody Seesholtz

5 K-12 Technology Trends for 2010 - 0 views

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  • Cody Seesholtz on 19 Jan 10
     
    This article supports my opinion in several ways, I strongly believe in interactive whiteboards aka Smartboards and introducing netbooks and laptops into the education system. I do believe that schools need to buy netbooks for the students and use them like textbooks, you receive it and you keep it in good shape and return it at the end of the year. This would help close the social status gap and equalize opportunities for all students.
Charleigh Clark

Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many | Edutopia - 4 views

www.edutopia.org/ology-integration-introduction

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  • Technology also changes the way teachers teach, offering educators effective ways to reach different types of learners and assess student understanding through multiple means
  • ffective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process.
  • ctive engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts
  • Chad Cupp on 30 Jan 10
     
    This article is about how technology should be integrated into the classroom and how different technologies can better the learning experiences for students.
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  • Cody Nixon on 07 Jun 12
     
    Technology is ubiquitous, touching almost every part of our lives, our communities, our homes. Yet most schools lag far behind when it comes to integrating technology into classroom learning. Many are just beginning to explore the true potential tech offers for teaching and learning.
  • Lori Lacey on 11 Oct 13
     
    I like incorporating various forms of technology into science lessons, like exploration and sites that have a web cam for viewing things that we couldn't access on a field trip.
  • Alyson DeWitt on 18 Oct 13
     
    I agree with Cody. Why is it that schools are lacking in the technology department when it effects our lives so much?
Kate Mills

World Wide Telescope - 0 views

www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx

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  • Kate Mills on 25 Apr 10
     
    This website lets your computer act as an interactive telescope. It also has guided tours of space. This would be an excellent tool for science or astronomy teachers. Really interesting.
Tammie Furness

Technology Website for Girls - 2 views

www.girlsgotech.org

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  • Tammie Furness on 23 Apr 10
     
    This website encourages girls to explore science, math, and technology in a fun, interactive way. I recommended it to my 12 year old daughter.
  • John Racki on 23 Apr 10
     
    Seems like an informative website for girls
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