Coming into this class, I didn't expect that there would be a lot of technology going on. I believe that the more information I learn during this process becoming a teacher, the more I will start to understand the information provided. With the videos provided, this helped me knowledge more about why teachers are using technology in the classroom today. I will be able to use technology effectively in the classroom. With that, it can engage students more into the lesson that I will provide. iMovie, AVL, Padlet, and iPads are a great example of technology that is used to teach students different ways with Project Based Learning. In
Using iMovie and the Alabama Virtual Library in Kindergarten, I've learned that more kindergarteners use technology in the classrooms for education. After watching the video, it actually surprised me that the kindergarteners know more about technology than us college students. During the interview, Michelle mentions that the students would not stop editing their book trailer. It engages them to better their writing and reinforce their learning. It amazes me how the students learn so quickly with the use of technology using iPads and MacBooks.
Alabama Virtual Library is another good way to engage students. It helps them learn how to do basic research. Elizabeth gave a good idea by giving the students a list of animals for them to look up. AVL is free to anyone and it will help students with the joy of researching.
We All Become Learners talks more about Project Based Learning. Michelle stated that using the device of technology changes the dynamics of learning. Everybody becomes and learner and a teacher. Teachers are teaching students, students are teaching students, and students teaching us. Students are more readily than teachers. She also mentioned that her classroom is using
Padlet to upload pictures. Michelle strongly recommends Personal Learning Network in classrooms today.
Ipads in the Classroom was discussed with the Chicago Public School System. They believe that the benefits of the iPad excuse from really looking at teaching and learning. Using the iPads with the pictures provided, the students can zoom in, manipulate, and study it. In the video, one of the teachers stated that the use of technology takes the students on a virtual field trip. The school system thinks that using more technology will engage the students more, and it will actually make the classroom.
Top 10 Reasons to use Technology in Education
1. Students love it
2. Has 4 key component: active engagement, participating in groups, interacting and feedback, and connection to real world experts
3. Professional Development
4. Makes life easier for Teachers
5. Improves Test Scores
6. Helps students with Low Attention Spans
7. Learn from the Experts
8. Encourages Completion of Homework
9. Saves Money
10. Remove Obstacles
I believe it is very important to incorporate technology into the classroom. Students are more engaged in the lesson and they are familiar with most of the technology because they use it at home. As educators we have to be able to keep up with our students to better teach them.I am glad to be taking EDM 310 because I am learning a lot about technology. However, I am a liittle embarrassed that kindergartner's are more advanced in technology than I am. I hope by the end of this class I will be able to teach students using technology and be up to date on all the new technologies they are using in the schools.
ReplyDeleteHonestly i hate technology, As a P.E. teacher i can't really use it very often. i find very few reasons to put it in my lesson plans other than playing music for a dancing game for my younger students
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