Technology in the Classroom

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Technology in the Classroom

Ethical Use of Technology

Students learn how to vet websites and sources

Intellectual property

Illegal dowloading

Copyrighting

Internet Safety

Require safety course/quiz before allowed access to the internet

Cyber Smart Kids Quiz

PBS Kids Webonauts Internet Academy

Educate students to limit the release of personal information

Impact of Mobile Learning

Types of Mobile Learning

Apps and Programs

Smartphones

Ebooks

Benefits of Mobile Learning

Send teacher student results

Instant feedback and praise

Personalized content linked to a students base knowledge

More individualized education

Applications and Programs That Use The Cloud

TeacherTube

Teacher collaboration

Aide students in retention by hearing the same information but from a different angle

Vetted videos that are appropriate for students and educators

Voice Thread

Student recorded responses

Beneficial for sharing information with substitute teachers

Interaction with people in and outside your social and academic circle

Google Apps

Google Sites

Google Talk

Google Calendar

Google Docs

Evernote

Keep track of student progress

Students can access even when absent

Students can turn in notes and projects directly to teachers Evernote account. No need to keep track of or carry around numerous student's projects.

Categorize classroom information and access with any device

Why Integrate Technology in the Classroom

Technology is the future

Social and academic benefits

Higher retention rate

Increased motivation

Children have been raised with technology