This document discusses the benefits of incorporating technology into the classroom. It argues that technology prepares students for today's world, allows them to learn in new interactive ways, and experiences content through simulations and videos. However, it also notes students must be taught proper technology use to avoid issues like cyberbullying and plagiarism. The document then provides examples of how teachers can overcome barriers to tech adoption through resources like training groups, mentors, and online tutorials. Finally, it lists specific ways teachers can incorporate technologies like audio, recordings, and digital projectors to enhance lessons.

1. Jordan Hafer

2. Menu Why should Teachers use technology in the classroom… … slides 3, 4, 5 Why teachers should use technology in the classroom… … slides 6, 7, 8 Ways to incorporate technology in the classroom… slides 9, 10, 11 Conclusion… …slide 12

4. Students already use technology outside of the classroom, but they should be taught about using technology appropriately.

5. Kids use technology to bully other students

6. Online cheating

7. PlagerismArticle

9. They can make their own charts for math.

10. Simulations allow students to put themselves in that time period.

11. They can watch videos about what they are learning.

14. Most classrooms have computers, and they should be taken advantage of.

15. Kids can participate in their own learning and work at their own pace.

16. Teachers can learn new technology with study groups. A group of teachers meet once a week to share with each other resources and new technologies they have found helpful in the classroom. Article

18. There are online tutorials available to teachers to show them the basics of how to use certain programs.

20. Ways to Incorporate Technology into the Classroom Audio on the computer can be played to hear how to pronounce words, especially a foreign language. Teachers can make a podcast of their lessons, so if a student misses something, he can revisit the lesson. Students can record their answers and e-mail it to the teacher. A teacher can record a lesson so a student can see and hear it if absent. Teachers can record a lesson to go back and watch their students to see if they really understood the material Article

21. Ways to Incorporate Technology into the Classroom 6. Students can record themselves to see areas they need to improve. 7. Teachers can record students’ presentations and experiments to share as examples for other students down the road. 8. Teachers can use digital projectors to display anything relevant to the lesson like pictures or text. 9. Use software to create stimulating classroom displays. 10. Use Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to create lesson plans students can access from school or home.

22. Ways to Incorporate Technology into the Classroom These are just a few examples of ways using technology can be beneficial. Technology allows students to take a more active role in their own learning instead of having to listen to their teacher lecture. Technology allows students to really experience what they are learning. I would much rather use technology to create a presentation than gluing lots of material to a presentation board.

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