Traditionally, teachers arranged desks in rows, and expected quiet behavior, while lecturing and administering tests. Technology encourages discussion and critical thinking by way of community based data collection
Expand vocabulary within any written work using the
thesaurus in your word processing application
Strategize for a fund-raiser by working with supply, demand,
and price
Build a class "contact list" for homework help and
information sharing
Internet Scavenger Hunt
Start the day or week with "Current Events," even in a
content area, from major news sources
Become an "e-pal" to someone anywhere in the world
class presentation with each
group having a few slides in a presentation
.
Record "class info and rules" for new student orientation
Converse and collaborate with another class on a project
Document processes for use and review
.
Upload a page with results of students’ work—art, maps, or
even digital presentations
class presentations, field trips, or
activities!
Internet
19.
Go on an Internet Scavenger Hunt
20.
Explore places you could never visit through streaming video
21.
Investigate any situation through a WebQuest—created by
someone else or you can create your own
22.
Track data—the weather over time, or in different places, or
changes in the Stock Market
23.
Start the day or week with "Current Events," even in a
content area, from major news sources
24.
Watch or join an adventure online
25.
Contribute to a research team—student data contributions and
tracking are used for many projects
26.
Research what happened the day you were born
27.
Play a role in an online simulation—there is even a United
Nations simulation for Middle School
28.
Test your knowledge with daily quizzes—the National
Geography Bee posts new questions daily
29.
Become a "Jason Project" member
30.
Follow the Iditarod
ind a Web site with the information needed for one component of the unit. Post the Internet address and clear directions for the assignment near the computer. As students work independently or in small groups, they can rotate through the computer learning center. Continue to monitor com
Before class, bookmark the sites that should be used with the lesson. This allows students to focus on content, rather than undertaking a time-consuming search. Bookmarking also eliminates the simple errors that are frequently made when typing in Web addresses.
Organize Information on the Internet (Wednesday)
The Internet provides such a wealth of information that students frequently find it difficult to limit their research. A graphic organizer helps learners choose concepts and facts that fit the assigned topic. Students whose learning styles are more global and visual will also find these organizers helpful.
Use Computer Software with the Internet (Thursday)
ave students create a database of organized information. This could consist of countries of the world in social studies, various polygons in math, animals in science, or short stories in English. Students can learn that the Internet is a tool we can use to enhance our presentations.
Teach Students to Cite Internet Sources (Friday)
o cite an online source, have students consistently adhere to a recognized style, such as that established by the Modern Language Association (MLA). Students can also cite video clips, sounds, images, and e-mail.
This site would be useful for educators beginning to integrate the SMART Board into their every day teaching. It will be a fun way to get the kids to interact with what is being taught in the classroom.
I believe that this article would be useful for teachers because there are many new technologies that have to be integrated into the classroom. This article explains how iPads were introduced into a classroom and how well it worked.
This is a good website because it explains different ways that kids can learn from different technologies in the classroom. Videos and also interactive computer games are a good way for students to learn
Using Clickers (Personal Response Systems) to Facilitate Active Learning in the Classroom
Clickers allow instructors to assess students’ understanding of the subject matter, receive immediate feedback and reinforcement for what is being learned, get shy and under-prepared students to participate, poll students’ opinions and preferences instantly, observe student misconceptions, and encourage peer instruction.
Improving In-Class Discussion with Technologies
Use principles of priming, integrating and reinforcing to improve in-class discussions. Use available technologies as tools for supporting these principles.
iPads have swept through almost every industry, especially education. Apple is pushing for iPad use in education, and several schools across the US have taken up the charge. The proliferation of iPads in the classroom will only keep accelerating. With these powerful mobile devices come a lot of possible benefits for educators and students alike
iPad technology in the classroom can be a powerful tool for learning and comprehension. The interactivity it provides can make for a very engaging experience, definitely for elementary school aged students. I think we will only continue to hear more studies and stories about how the use of iPads in the classroom is improving education. Classroom technology like iPads really does make an incredible learning tool.
“Students, regardless of community demographics, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, and grade, tell us year after year that the lack of sophisticated use of emerging technology tools in school is, in fact, holding back their education – and in many ways disengages them from learning.”