What is Technology?

Any tool that “ makes our lives easier”

What is Technology Education?

Learning how to use those tools

What is Education Technology”

Integrating technology into content as a support to learning.

Computers • Internet

– Easily accessed at any time– Can be used independently or

with assistance– Can support a learning

environment – Quick access to resources

• Media• Information

Ipod

• Easily store and access digital information

• Portable

Kindles

• Allows users to read books digitally.

• Easily purchase and store books

• “ Green” because it saves on paper

• Promotes an alternative way to literacy

Digital Cameras

• Stores hundreds of photos

• Photos can be viewed, saved, deleted or edited right from camera

• Easy to print

Braille Printers

• Print Braille onto thick paper

• Easy to use

• Connects to computer

Leapfrog Tag

Tag is a digital device that can read words as user pass the device over it

Portable

Affordable

Used with a variety of books

Integrating into Education

• All of these technologies can be supportive of a learning environment. They can enhance how a student learns.