Benefits of Using

Technology in the Classroom

More student involvement, so students aren’t bored and inactive.

Expand cooperative learning…..

Connect to real life situations

Offer challenging opportunities that promote risk taking

Assist teachers in

Developing interactive lessons Organization and grading policies Motivating students for involvement Reducing time gaps Preparing students for the real world Keeping students on task and

interested

Teachers need to: Be trained in technology Be competent to use in classroom Actively engage all students Receive ongoing training Be required to incorporate into lesson

planning Be the expert of technology use

Types of technology used in classrooms today

• Active boards• Projectors• Document cameras• Student computers• Shared networks• Internet• Digital imaging• Web development programs• Art Design and Media production