Technology in the Classroom Megan Erhart & Chelsey Elkins

~Class Activity~ Group #1 – I pads How can this piece of technology be used and benefit middle and AYA classrooms? Group #2 – I pod touches How could this piece of technology be used and benefit early childhood classrooms? Group #3 – Alpha Smarts How could this piece of technology be used and benefit students in special education classrooms?

So what’s out there? I pads I pod touches KindleNookE-readersNetbooks Face time SkypeOovoo Smart Board Clickers Alpha – smarts

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Apple Products – I pods & I pads Promotes organization for students Apps are available for all subject areas Can connect to different technologies Internet in your pocket Promotes interactive learning

Handheld reading devices – E Readers, Kindle’s, & Nooks Cheaper than textbooks Internet access Apps are available Dictionary, Periodicals, newspaper Headphone accessibility

Netbooks Easy to store Made durable Same capability of a laptop More portable than a laptop Easy to do in class activities with the whole class

Video learning – Skype, Oovoo, and Face Time Distance learning Group projects

Smart Boards Hands on Gets the whole class involved Makes notes come alive Involves creativity

Clickers Interactive tool for an entire class Quizzes the class on the lesson

Alpha-Smarts Used more in elementary grades Could be used in Special Education

Pros & Cons Interactive Many resources Hands on technology Endless variety of apps Promotes group learning Could take students off task Temptations towards social networking cites Damage costs Preparation - charging

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