BY JACOB WALLS ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Technology in the Classroom Site 2012 April 17, 2011

Technology: Introduction Technology is Pervasive  Everyday lives  Communities  Homes Great potential in Schools  Classroom learning

Why Technology? Interactive  Personalized learning Enhances student learning  Student driven  Mastery/Competence Learning Interesting and Diverse Learning Material  Connects to the Real world  Allows for creativity Fun!

What Technology? Computers Tablets  Ipads  Apps Interactive Whiteboards  Smartboard  Promethean

Computers Importance in today’s world Educational Software Programs used in educational ways Limitless and Current learning materials

Tablets Ipads  What are they?  How much are they?  Can these be used to enhance student learning?

Interactive White Boards Smartboards and Prometheans  What are they?  How much are they?  Can these be used to enhance student learning?

Computers Increases Learning Develops creativity Explore New Subjects Increases Independence Fosters Collaboration Advantages of Technology in the Classroom

Tablets Interactive  English Class  Math Class Updated Information Portable Saves Money Advantages of Technology in the Classroom

Interactive Whiteboards Multimedia Lessons and Presentations Collaborative Problem Solving Virtual Field Trips Interactive and Student Driven Learning Advantages of Technology in the Classroom

Goals of Technology Integration Student driven learning Interactive learning environment Differentiate and personalize the learning Connection to the real-world Mastery/ Competency based progression

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