Applying Technology in the Classroom

Technology in lessons are important because it allows students to be more “interactive and allow[s] [them] to develop their curiosity, problem solving and independent thinking skills” (Kneas & Perry, n.d.).

Creates a more in depth and deeper understand of

the curriculum

Students become the active role instead of the passive role in the classroom

Use higher order levels of thinking in the curriculum

How to Apply Technology in a lesson

In the beginning of the lesson: Hook the students to get them engaged in learning

In the middle of the lesson: help students understand the material and apply it

After the lesson: use it as a tool for students to connect what they are learning to the real world

Technology helps Differentiate Instruction

“Information technologies can permit [the students] to break step with the class and go at a pace and order that suits that student better” (Page, 2007).

Page, j. (2007, November). The ten fundamental reasons for technology in education.. Retrieved from

http://www.mathopenref.com/site/techreasons.html

Low level students: ◦Help them become sure of themselves and work on their own learning level

High level students:◦Prevent boredom and work on their own learning level

Different Learning Styles-technology can help emphasize

and touch on all learning styles

AuditoryKinesthetic Visual

Technology Help Increase Students Motivation

Allows the students to show their own self expression

Shows their creativity More interactive and hands on

Technology Help Increase Students Self-Esteem

Technology has proven to help students self-esteem in school by helping them experience being good at something and helping other classmates out who need help.

Resources For Educators

Elmopromethean boardComputer games:

◦www.jumpstart.com◦www.multiplication.com◦www.funbrain.com

Remember: “…technologies are revolutionizing the

world our children live in” (Kneas & Perry, n.d.)

◦Remember in order to keep students engaged, technology has to be implemented in the curriculum!

◦ Kneas, K., & Perry, B. (n.d.). Using technology in the Early childhood classroom. Retrieved from http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm

Reference Page, J. (2007, November). The ten

fundamental reasons for technology in education. Retrieved from http://www.mathopenref.com/site.techreasons.html

Kneas, K., & Perry, B. (n.d.). Using technology in the early childhood classroom. Retrieved from http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm