THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: SELECTION AND EFFECTIVENESS By Brad Jeffries

Technology in the 21 st Century O What do you think when a practice of some sort does not involve technology? O What about when technology is involved?

Technology in the Classroom O With the advancement in technology, schools are trying to get more tech savvy. O The only problem is that as fast as integration has been, the development of new technologies has been even faster.

O “A teacher should look at a new technology and ask how it fits in their learning objectives not the other way around where new technology is received and then a teacher tries to fit it into class.”

O The selection of technology is a great first step but the use of it by the instructors will dictate its effectiveness in the classroom. O For example, Microsoft PowerPoint is very popular to help teachers organize their in class lectures.

O Teachers often desire to utilize technology, but lack proficiency in the actual use. O The reality is that teachers tend to be less technology savvy than the students that they are teaching.

If effective use of technology is a problem, how can it be improved? O Educators should be instructed on the capabilities and use of the technology. O Teachers should also brainstorm together on how to use the technology themselves and how to utilize it effectively in the classroom. O Experiment/Practice

Summary O Technology is important, just not as important as the instructor. O Technology will not make a great teacher, a great teacher will utilize technology.

Bibliography DUNMIRE, R. E. (2010). THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:. Retrieved from West Point: unmire_10.pdf