Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom By: Dana Pentenburg, DeVon Sanders, Justin Wicker
Technology means the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science. Definition of Technology
Technology Facts Started Technology 1700s. 85% schools have multi computers Average student 24:1 ratio 48% projectors 20% have interactive whiteboards 1.6mill whiteboards in k-12 classes Textbooks/binders weigh 25 lbs Computers weigh 5lbs 64% internet access
Pros of Technology/ Computers Special needs would benefit: time Grants can be earned Teachers Interaction Computers and teachers advantage Computers and teachers lecturing Computers -collaborate -discover -think
Pros Cont. Multiple students can work Easy to use Using it whole life Pay attention Multimedia Expertise with tech. inspiring
Cons of Technology/ Computers Technology: Expensive, time consuming 2-3 years new computers Inner city schools couldn’t afford. Distraction to students. Spell check: easy Easier to cheat, plagiarize Critical thinking
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Different Types of Technology Projector SMART board Teaching Software (MathBlasters) Ipads Student Response Clickers
GAME TIME! 1) go to 2) once you see the big grade tree, click on Grade 5 3) scroll down until you see a chart that reads "Numbers" in the top left hand corner. 4) click on a game and begin. "Math man" is the math version of pacman. You must go eat a question mark, then a math problem will appear. after it appears you must answer the question correctly in order to eat a ghost "Math fact Shoot-out" is a game where you can pick what type of math problems you want to do. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) you must answer 5 questions in a row correctly in order to take foul shots. "Math Bingo" is a game where you are given a board with numbers on it, you are asked a question, if you have the correct answer to the question on your board then you click on the number, if you do not then another question will appear. you are timed for the gamewww.abcya.com
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