Using Technology to facilitate

K-12 Instruction

Why use Technology?

EngagingSave Time

Organize InformationLearn new information form the webLearn new information from gamesLearn new information from video’s

No pen and paperNo Books

Fun

Types of Technology

ComputersProjection ScreensSmart BoardsInternetVideo GamesMobile GamingSmart Phones

What can computers do…?

Word Processing

On-line Articles/ Books

GamesData &

Spreadsheets

Web Surfing

How can projection screen benefit us?

View Video’s View

Important Information

See things on a large scale

Why use Smart Boards in the classroom?

No pen and paperStudents can

manipulate objects on the screen

Students can write, draw and work-out problems on boards

Teachers can write problems and explain

View on a large scaleEngagingNo mess with erasing

Why use Internet?

ResearchFind Different

Information from articles, online books, and journals

Real-time results No BooksEngaging

Why use video games/ mobile gaming?

Learn new materialInteractive learningEngagingIndependent learningNo MessNo pen and paperFunImprove fine motor skills

Why use smart phones?

On the go learningOrganize informationWeb surfing made

easyShare information

with peersConnected to phone

What to keep in mind when using technology in the classroom

Show students how to use it the correct wayDo not get upset with technologyGive students limits on the web

Encourage staff to use technologyResearch the newest technology