1. Technology in Classrooms
Ashley Sylvester

2. Why Integrate Technology
• Technology has become an important part of
our classroom. In the early 1900’s places of
business, homes, and schools did not have
technology such as computers and mobile
devices anywhere. Many people dismissed the
use of technology in school, but because of
the technology advancements school teachers
now use technology such as mp3 players, cell
phones, and tablet computers to help
enhance student learning.

3. Before Technology
• Type writers
• Dial Up telephones
• Postal Mailed Letters
• Over head projectors
• Chalk boards
• Videotapes

4. Technology used today
• Cell phones
• Personal Computers
• Portable Tablets
• iClicker
• Interactive Whiteboard
• Graphing Calculators

5. Benefits for technology Integration
• Fast communication
• Better engagement
• Student motivation
• Better instructional material

6. Benefits for technology integration
• Better Interaction
• Increase family involvement
• Enhance real world skills

7. Things to consider with technology
• Students prior knowledge
• Availability of computers at school and home
• Accountability and safety
• Accessibility
• Classroom management

8. Things to consider with technology
• Patience is the key
• Is the technology effective and appropriate
• Is the technology purposeful
• Ethical use

9. Sample Lesson (Elementary)
Computer Care Poster
Level: K-2
Objective: The student will use KidPix or MS Paint and create
a poster about computer care
Procedure:
1. The teacher discusses computer care rules with
students
2. The student creates 2 posters on scrap paper that
illustrate computer care rules
3. The student chooses one of their drawings to
illustrate computer care rules
4. The students uses KidPix of MS Paint to create a
poster about computer care
5. Student print poster
6. The teacher displays the best posters around the
computer in the classroom to remind students of
proper computer care

10. Sample Lesson (Middle School)
Cyber Trip USA
Level: 6th
Objective: The student will read for information, use the
internet for research, and create a travel brochure for a
state
Procedure
1. Assign each student a state to research
2. Go to the computer lab or library to do research. Half
the students use computers and the other half use
printed material
3. Repeat process to insure all students have access to
both resources
4. Students assemble their travel brochures uses
Microsoft Word
5. Students will then create a Work Cited page that list
where they found their information
6. When they finish, they print out the brochure and
Work Cited Page

11. Resources
• Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum
http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction
• Technology Lesson Plans
http://www.lauriefowler.com/techlesson.html
• General Technology Education Issues
http://technology-to-enhance-
ed.wikispaces.com/General+Technology+Education+Issues