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Mary Bopp

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technology classroom benefits

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  • Benefits of Technology In The Classroom: Preparing The 21st Century Workforce   One of the most important benefits of technology in the classroom is that it can help to prepare students to become successful members of the 21st Century workforce. Schools can leverage computer technology to create a project-based learning environment that teaches students essential skills they will need to thrive in the real world of work. Not only do they gain competence and experience using the technology itself, but students in the 21st Century classroom learn critical thinking and workplace skills that will prepare them well for their future. It is not just about learning facts and figures, but learning about collaboration, problem-solving, communication, leadership, motivation, productivity, and self direction. Simply put, integrating technology into the classroom helps to prepare kids for the complex world they will face after graduation.
Jordan Ott

Elementary Games, Online Elementary Teaching Tools - Time4Learning - 0 views

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  • Time4Learning helps your child succeed at school by: Providing highly motivating daily lessons Teaching a full elementary reading and math curriculum, not just spots of information Establishing good study habits by teaching a pattern of first lessons, then playtime Providing elementary games online to reinforce educational activities Closing the information loop by providing reports on student progress Deploying multiple teaching styles to address the different learning styles of different students and providing multimodal learning for the best understanding and retention. A balance of progress and reinforcement, making sure children master elementary fundamentals before moving them on to more advanced reading and math concepts Time4Learning gives your children the help they need to succeed at school. Our elementary teaching tools can be used as a supplement to school work, as core curriculum for homeschool elementary, or as an enhancement to elementary homeschool programs.
  • Jordan Ott on 02 Oct 13
     
    Tips for helping children succeed in school
Andrew Thoss

5 Tips for Handling EBD Kids (Emotional Behavior Disorder) in an Inclusive Classroom | ... - 0 views

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classroom behavior disorder Teaching

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  • 2. Reward Positive Behaviors While you will at times have to discipline children for improper behavior, remember that rewarding positive behavior is ultimately far more effective in the long run. A great many Emotional and Behavioral Disorder students tend to take any discipline as a personal attack. Because of this, unfortunately they learn very little from it. Try and celebrate the successes of these students more than you reprimand or punish their mistakes. When these students receive positive feedback and rewards, they start to see that there is a positive benefit to good behavior. They will then start to see you as more of an ally than an adversary, and this will in turn motivate them to want to behave and do well in your classroom.
Alyssa Kuhl

National Math + Science Initiative Blog | Technology in the Classroom: The Benefits of ... - 0 views

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classroom technology education learning

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  • It can keep students focused for longer periods of time.
  • time saver,
  • keep students focused on a project much longer than they would with books and paper resources
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  • better learning through exploration and research.
  • It makes students more excited to learn.
  • students will learn the critical thinking and workplace skills
  • It enables students to learn at their own pace.
  • students are able to get direct, individualized instruction from the computer
  • It prepares students for the future.
  • gives the teacher more time to accomplish classroom objectives
  • It makes students more excited to learn. When technology is integrated into school lessons, learners are more likely to be interested in, focused on, and excited about the subjects they are studying. Subjects that might be monotonous for some – like math and science – can be much more engaging with virtual lessons, tutoring, and the streaming of educational videos. Check out our free lessons page! We just updated it with brand new content that we believe will be a tremendous benefit to you and your students.
  • It can keep students focused for longer periods of time.
  • Internet
  • It makes students more excited to learn
  • time-saving aspect can keep students focused on a project
  • It enables students to learn at their own pace.
  • get direct, individualized instruction from the computer
  • allows them to engage
  • gives the teacher more time to accomplish
  • classroom objectives
  • about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and improving motivation and productivity.
  • both teachers
  • and students will develop skills essential for the 21st century.
  • Education
  • It prepares students for the future.
  • prepare our students for the elaborate world they will face going forward
  • Hannah Walsh on 20 Feb 14
     
    This site explains why having technology in the classroom in beneficial to the students and teacher.
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  • Chloe McClendon on 20 Feb 14
     
    Benefits of having technology in the classroom.
  • Emilee Purcell on 25 Feb 14
     
    Shows benefits of blended learning.
  • Rylee Hribar on 26 Feb 14
     
    This website offers good insight as to possible benefits of technology in the classroom. It talks directly about how the students will benefit from having technology in the classroom by describing how it will positively impact their learning. It also talks about how technology in the classroom will prepare students for the future.
Rhona Buchta

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  • Blogger is one of the most user-friendly Web site builders we've ever encountered. We both use it as a communication springboard with our students, and families have found wonderful success in building motivation for out-of-school learning as well. The site walks users through how to build a blog, and it can be customized in a variety of ways. We personally like this better than some others we've used, in that there are more functions with Blogger, and it flows so easily from one application to the next. We use this extensively in the classroom -- for out-of-class contests, research opportunities, extra-credit assignments, keeping absent students up-to-date, communication with parents about classroom climate, and much, much more. I've just renewed my blog site for the new school year.
Lauren Finke

5 Unique Uses of Twitter in the Classroom - US News - 0 views

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technology classroom resources education teaching edtech twitter

shared by Lauren Finke on 01 Oct 14 - No Cached
  • "[Twitter] is not something I'm going to be using to chat [with students]," Newman says. "I use it as an additional way to let students know if there's some last-minute news, like class being cancelled."
  • Creating a personal brand. A motivation for going to college is to prepare for a future in the workplace. But good grades without a strong personal brand may not lead to immediate employment, says Alyssa Hammond, associate director of undergraduate career services and adjunct professor at Bentley University.
  • 2. Learning to be concise. Although writing lengthy essays about the Declaration of Independence or the Federalist Papers involves heavy research and labor, exacting a response to these materials in 140 characters or fewer can also require deep thought.
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  • In the course, students were required to build a personal brand on Twitter, deciding what type of voice and content they would produce for their online community.
  • "I think [Twitter in the classroom] would be well received if it were used in a good way," Machielse says. "I think if [professors] are using it just for the sake of using technology, students are going to complain about it."
  • Taylor Thiede on 01 Oct 14
     
    5 Unique Uses of Twitter in the Classroom
  • Lauren Finke on 22 Oct 14
     
    how you can bring twitter into the classroom in an educational way
Karissa Gonio

How Technology Is Helping Special-Needs Students Excel | EdTech Magazine - 0 views

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technology classroom special edtech

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  • "Kevin can be far more involved in group activities. He can converse with his peers, participate in class discussions, and do his homework, no matter where he is. This has increased his ability to be an independent member of the school and the community."
  • traditional assistive technologies have converged with consumer technologies
  • today's smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices come equipped with universal access functionality, making it possible for users to deploy built-in or easily downloaded assistive technologies.
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  • speech recognition, screen-reading tools, Braille displays and text-to-speech solutions for the visually impaired; and sound amplifiers, closed-captioning applications and video conferencing technologies that facilitate sign language and lip-reading for the hearing-impaired
  • speech recognition
  • In fact, many technologies designed for mainstream use can be successfully repurposed to teach students with disabilities.
  • access to assistive capabilities on technologies that are smaller, more mobile, more ­integrated and inexpensive
  • "We're no longer limited to helping one particular student with a single specialized technology,"
  • allow the school to better and more easily integrate special-needs students into general education classes,
  • Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking, which reads text back to them; Livescribe Smartpens, which capture everything spoken in class and written by the student;
  • interactive whiteboards
  • helps motivate and engage ­students in the subject they're studying.
  • helps her determine their level of understanding.
  • academic improvement
  • keep up with their peers.
  • achieve greater levels of independence; gain confidence; more willingly reach out to their teachers and peers to ask questions and collaborate; self-advocate; challenge themselves; and seek out new opportunities.
  • Karissa Gonio on 30 Jan 15
     
    Discusses how technology has helped students with many disabilities gain independence and grow in the classroom.
Chelsea Reineke

Tech Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities: Infusion into Inclusive Classrooms ... - 0 views

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LD Special_Education Adaptations. computers technology

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  • For students with learning disabilities (LD), technology can be an assistive tool replacing an ability that is either missing or impaired
  • Computers change the writing process by making it easier to develop and record ideas, to edit ideas, and to publish and share with others.
  • ronunciation editing, or the capability to adjust pronunciation of words produced by speech synthesizers, is available with some talking word processors. This feature allows writers to spell words and hear them pronounced correctly rather than phonetically (Beukelman, Hunt-Berg & Rankin, 1994).
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  • Technology increases the frequency of assignment completion and contributes to improved motivation (Bahr, Nelson, and VanMeter, 1996). It therefore supports some of the basic objectives of inclusive education: a sense of belonging to group, shared activities with individual outcomes, and a balanced educational experience.
  • Chelsea Reineke on 22 Oct 14
     
    This has technological adaptations for students with learning disabilities, especially writing, phonics, and reading.
Rachel DeVoe

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digital storytelling interactive stories teacher inklewriter

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  • Media Sharing
  • Pinterest  Create connections, encourage collaboration, ignite discussions, or simply share mutual interests through Pinterest. Uploaded or “pin” images and videos from websites, blogs, or your own computer, smartphone, or tablet to create boards. These boards can be private or public, and others can be invited to pin on any of your boards. Any “pin” can be "repinned", and all pins will link back to their source. Grades 6-12. Tip: Have students work in groups to create research projects and share their sources visually.
  • Manage & Organize Standards for the 21st-Century Learner 2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful. 2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information. 3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use and assess.
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  • edcanvas   (Now known as Blendspace ) Edcanvas is a connected space where students and adults can organize, present and share information. Gather, annotate and share presentations easily by dragging and dropping images, movies, maps, audio and text and embedding hyperlinks onto a blank canvas. Use multiple frames on each canvas to pre-teach a topic, provide 1:1 and differentiated instruction, and share pathfinders and explore connections. Use your own content or searching on the Internet, without leaving the Edcanvas page to create collaborative projects. Older elementary and secondary students can create collaborative projects by copying individual canvases to make a complete dynamic canvas. Grades 6-12.
  • Curriculum Collaboration
  • Standards for the 21st-Century Learner 1.3.4 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within a learning community. 3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners. 3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess. 4.3.1 Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person
  • Codecademy   What happens when you combine the knowledge and talent of a handful of techies that want to make a change in education? Visit Codeacademy and participate in the teaching and learning experience of the future! Codeacademy has set out to create an online social instructional experience that teaches programming to people around the world. Learn the fundamentals of various programming languages, participate in online coding language labs, and learn how to start a coding academy at your own school. Grades 6-12.
  • The 2013 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are free, Web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover.
  • inklewriter   Are you searching for technology that will motivate budding and reluctant writers to author the next great story? Inklewriter provides the format for writing interactive branched stories. While students focus on writing, Inklewriter handles the story paths that end and those yet to be developed. Students who love the "choose your own ending" stories will enjoy writing, editing and reading on this dynamic site. Branched stories with the potential for multiple endings will also intrigue those interested in game development. Finished projects can be shared with a limited or global audience at the author's discretion. Tip: Use Inklewriter to explore decision making and consequences in secondary Health, Social Studies, Science, and English classes.
  • Torchia Rogers on 26 Sep 14
     
    These are the best websites that should be used for a teacher wanting to combine education and technology. They will be helpful in the class room and outside of the classroom as well. 
  • Molly Spurgeon on 09 Oct 14
     
    This page offers websites to help teachers.
Jessica Liebeck

How do special education students benefit from technology? - 0 views

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  • Students with disabilities cannot use the same technology that typical students use.
    • Meghan Byrne
      Meghan Byrne on 04 Nov 14
       
      This is not true, students with special needs may be just as capable of using technology as general education students.
  • Children with learning disabilities often have better technology skills than their teachers and are drawn to computers and other gadgets, so using them in the classroom makes perfect sense. For children with physical disabilities, technology can give access to learning opportunities previously closed to them. E-readers help students turn book pages without applying dexterity, and voice adaptive software can help students answer questions without needing to write.
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  • Assistive technology is not always just for students with disabilities; it can be used to help any student with motivation, academic skills, and social development.
  • Tiffany Greene on 28 Oct 14
     
    Unc school of education argues that technology actually benefits students with a wide range of disabilities.
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  • Tiffany Greene on 28 Oct 14
     
    Educators need to be aware of this idea and use it to help their students of all ability ranges to succeed.
  • Meghan Byrne on 04 Nov 14
     
    Unc school of education argues that technology actually benefits students with a wide range of disabilities.
  • Jessica Liebeck on 01 Apr 15
     
    I think this is a good idea especially for Special Education students, because they do learn different then others. 
Rosa Polo

Preparing ELLs to be 21st-Century Learners | Colorín Colorado - 0 views

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ELL technology strategies practice vocabulary group goals source

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  • "In the 21st Century, the century our children will
  • live in (the century they will, in fact, shape), media
  • literacy will not be a luxury; it will be a necessity."
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  • or ELL stude
  • nts learning technology, it is especially important to focus on effective teaching strategies that are commonly used in other content areas, such as academic language development and meaningful interaction with the content.
  • Computer tutorials should be organized by tasks: the things most students want to do with the program.
  • For each task, concise, step-by-step instructions should be provided.
  • Each step should be illustrated with a computer screen shot that shows exactly what to do. The bigger the illustration, the better.
  • At the end of each important task, stand-alone exercises should be included to give students an opportunity to practice the tasks. Including multiple exercises will ensure that students who work quickly will remain occupied.
  • Build vocabulary
  • Find out what students know:
  • Review the basics:
  • Use props and demonstrations:
  • Check comprehension:
  • Use handouts
  • Try giving ELLs handouts with visuals of the computer screen so that they can follow along.
  • Create simple assignments for beginners
  • students learning how to use the Word program to create documents should write about something with which they are familiar, rather than having to research a new topic while learning how to use the program.
  • Extended practice time
  • need to find ways to extend the practice time for ELLs.
  • ELL students are making meaning of the instructions given in a second language, while also figuring out how to use the technology.
  • . This also may be an opportunity to pair a tech-savvy mainstream student with an ELL student who is developing computer skills.
  • Use pair and group work
  • If students use the new information, vocabulary, and technology to build something together or to solve a problem, they will learn it and remember it as they discuss different approaches to a problem, activate their knowledge, and learn from each other.
  • Establish meaningful goals
  • it is important to introduce the technology with very basic, well-known information so all students can understand it
  • It is possible to give general guidelines to ensure the quality of the project while still allowing students some options for individuality.
  • Teach students to consider the source
  • ELL students may be particularly susceptible to believing information they receive electronically because they may come from a culture where very little information is printed, and so written information is usually considered reliable.
  • Teachers can also help their students by leading them through a discussion and investigation as to the origin of news, and by teaching them how to determine if information is accurate and relevant to their needs. This also supports the development of good online research skills.
  • Teaching technology is challenging in any environment, but when teachers are trying to eliminate the gap between ELL and mainstream students, it is even more challenging. I hope these strategies will give you some ideas of where to start and what kind of support will be helpful to your students. While ELL students are often at a disadvantage when it comes to learning technology, they are also extremely motivated and enthusiastic about technology when they have meaningful access to the instruction. By taking a moment to observe and reflect on your ELL students' learning needs, you will be able to help them successfully transition to a "high-tech" society and a successful future.
  • Rosa Polo on 21 Oct 15
     
    Teaching strategies for using technology in the ELL Classroom
Rachel Sura

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blended education technology classroom blendedlearning tools

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  • Technology in the Classroom: The Benefits of Blended Learning
  • technology is becoming more and more integrated into our society.
  • tablets are replacing or substituting for computers and laptops,
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  • four specific benefits to using technology in the classroom
  • integrating technology into the classroom helps prepare our students for the elaborate world they will face going forward
  • Technology can be defined as any tool that can be used to help promote human learning, including – but not limited to – calculators, tablets (such as an iPad), Smart Boards, video cameras, digital cameras, MP3 players, Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs), and, of course, the computer.
  • It makes students more excited to learn
  • It can keep students focused for longer periods of time
  • time saver
  • Internet to conduct research
  • an keep
  • can keep
  • can keep students focused on a project much longer than they would with books and paper resources
  • there are
  • more likely to be interested in, focused on, and excited
  • Subjects that might be monotonous for some
  • abusing internet privileges for non-school related activities.
  • It enables students to learn at their own pace
  • students are able to get direct, individualized instruction from the computer
  • supplemental teaching
  • self-directed in the learning process
  • teachers and students will develop skills essential for the 21st century
  • It prepares students for the future.
  • students will learn the critical thinking and workplace skills
  • about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and improving motivation and productivit
  • Education is
  • can be much more engaging with virtual lessons, tutoring, and the streaming of educational videos.
  • the pros largely outweigh the cons
  • make sure teachers and students are trained on the proper use and etiquette of the resources
  • understand how and why each piece of technology is
  • Teachers should
  • monitor student activities
  • we certainly shouldn’t diminish the roles of traditional learning processes – such as handwriting –
  • Rachel Sura on 30 Oct 15
     
    Four specific benefits to using technology in the classroom.  Discusses the benefits of blended learning.  Also discusses the cons of blended learning and what teachers can do to avoid misuse pf technology.  
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