1. iLearn The advancement of modern technology in the classroom Smithfield HighReady to begin?

2. Slide Directory Tabletops to Desktops 1 of 2 Smartphone Advantages Tablets Advantages Tablets Disadvantag es Smartphone Disadvantage s

3. Slide Directory E-readers Advantages E-readers Disadvantag es Protecting Students and Technology 2 of 2

4. Video Directory Smartphones Tablets E-readers Student Commentary on… Click to progress to final slide

5. Tabletops to Desktops As modern technology advances, it’s use in the classroom has become more common. Today’s mass media society influences teachers to opt for tablets over textbooks. Slide Directory

6. Smart Phones Handheld & portable Increased communication between students & teachers 3G & 4G capabilities Advantages Slide Directory

7. Smart Phones Promotes misconduct Messaging during instruction Difficulties with cell providers Obtainability relies on students & parents Disadvantag es Slide Directory

8. Tablets Plethora of applications Easy accessibility Interactive capabilities Stay up to date with assignments Advantages Slide Directory

9. Tablets Requires a certain level of responsibility Cost of insurance Exposes students to inappropriate content Maintaining updated software Disadvantag es Slide Directory

10. E-readers Access to online textbooks Promotes learning outside the curriculum Long – lasting Compiles students’ learning materials Advantages Slide Directory

11. E-readers Expense of online textbooks Internet connectivity issues Becoming outdated Limited functions Disadvantag es Slide Directory

12. Security Problems With easy access to the internet, students are exposed to inappropriate and explicit content. Teachers also have difficulties monitoring students’ activities at all times. Technology is vulnerable to viruses and hackers, too. Slide Directory

13. A Student’s Smartphone Experience Video Guid e

14. A Student’s View on Tablets Video Guid e

15. An Opinion on E-readers Video Guid e

16. Thanks to… Scan for contact information GCC 2015 Molly Ryan Brianna Peterson Camille Brayshaw