THE GROWTH OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION CHAPTER 4
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Can add input devices for : Scanning photos Operating touch screen display projector Voicing over to dictate input
Input devices for teaching and Learning Flat-bed scanners Digital cameras Graphic tablets (digitizers) Microphones Pen input devices (tablet and PDA) Touch screen Electronic whiteboards
Output devices for teaching and Learning Data projectors Speakers and headphones
EMERGING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE CLASSROOM Using wireless devices – often uses radio frequency (RF) technology WiFi (wireless fidelity) Tethering For educators: Handheld computers E-books Voice-activated devices Portable storage Virtual environment – Virtual Reality (VR)