Why use technology in the classroom

1. Using Technology
for Teaching and
Learning in the 21st
Century Classroom

2. Prepare Students
Technology in the
classroom will help
prepare students for
their future careers.

3. Differentiate Learning
Integrating technology into
the classroom is a great way
to reach diversity in learning
styles.
Technology in the classroom
gives students the chance to
interact with their
classmates and encourages
collaboration.

4. Make Connections
Technology helps teachers prepare students for the
real world environment. As our nation becomes
increasingly more technology-dependent, it becomes
even more necessary that to be successful citizens,
students must learn to be tech-savvy. Teach students to
stay informed with current events and politics using the
internet.

5. Keep Students Engaged
Today’s students love technology so they are sure to be
interested in learning if they can use the tools they
love.
Technology makes the classroom a happier place.
Students are excited about being able to use technology
and therefore are more apt to learn.

6. Student with
technology
Student without
technology

7. Cell Phones
When mobile technology is
readily available in the
classroom, students are
able to access the most
up-to-date information
quicker and easier than
ever before.

8. Student Centered Learning
Students become more responsible. With
technology in the classroom students take
more control over their own learning. They
learn how to make their own decisions and
actually think for themselves.

9. The Digital Age
Students can have access to
digital textbooks that are
constantly updated and often
more vivid, helpful, creative, and
a lot cheaper than those old
heavy books.

10. Which would you take home?
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