Technology In The Classroom

As a teacher I’ve seen how technology in the classroom is a

benefit for my students.

When using technology to facilitate K-12 instruction, teachers have to take into consideration whether students are learning concepts successfully with the use of technology rather than with only traditional instruction.

Technology offers various helpful resources for all grades and subjects.

Technology provides students with essential resources such as illustrations, sound, video, 3-D simulations, etc.

Technology can simplify instruction for students and can be used as differentiated instruction.

Technology can provide students with other types of instruction rather than teacher-led instruction. Technology can simplify a topic for a student by explaining it differently.

Technology can also be used to teach global news.

Unfortunately, most students are not interested in global news; however, using technology can make news interesting for students. The Internet permits free video conferencing which permits interaction in real time with sister schools in other countries.

From an educational viewpoint, what could be more important than understanding other cultures through direct dialog and collaboration?

Planning and integrating technology in a classroom takes time; but not including technology in the lesson plans can make the instruction less interesting or motivating to the students.