Technology in the Classroom in the United States A revolution in teaching and learning?
Key themes of the uses of technology: Allowing for creative and innovative approaches to the existing curriculum - Extend learning beyond the classroom (and into the home) Expanding the curriculum and taking advantage of an increased access to knowledge - Bring a broader, more global perspective into the classroom
Making Literature Interesting English class video competition: interpreting and reimagining Shakespeare Class website; collection of most useful comments and observations; blog posts A resource available from home and for years to come
SMART BOARD: It’s a touch-screen, which means it’s touch-sensitive!
http://edition. cnn. com/interactive/2010/01/world/haiti. 360/index http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2010/01/world/haiti.360/index.html
Technology in Language Classes Listening exercises on exams: recordings of native Spanish speakers (comprehension) Recordings of news broadcasts Music projects
Beyond the Classroom and Nationwide programs/trends One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) New York City’s laptop project Square One: take-home, family-oriented “activity bags” with interactive CD-Roms “Television Studio” classes and extracurricular TV production programs Technical Application (“Tech App”) courses: robotics, lasers, design
Sources http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2010/01/world/haiti.360/index.html http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm