Robin McAdory Walden University EDUC 6125

Technology
Technology is a body of knowledge used to create

tools, develop skills, and extract or collect materials. It is also the application of science (the combination of the scientific method and material) to meet an objective or solve a problem

Technology in the Classroom

Advantages of Tech in the Classroom

Technology enables students to do research
Computers serves as a tutor in the classroom Future training for student in their workplace

Students are prepared for the future

The motivation and interest technology has on the

students

Disadvantages of Tech in the Classroom

Maintenance Expenses Technology Issues Proper Training for both teachers and students

Cheating on Assignments
Classroom Management

Technology to Integrate
Audio Visual Aids

Technology to Integrate (cont).

Computers Tablets

Smart boards

Internet in the Classroom

Each school had internet

access with limited access to PCs Internet Access Advantage

Online activities Research for projects Internet provides students

with extra help

Teaching Effects
Teachers have more time

to focus more on lectures Technology makes teaching more appealing The visual affects helps keeping the students attention a little longer Classroom participation

Technology and Students

Motivated to learn
Skills in technology Collaborating with peers

Interested in the information being presented

Better understanding of the material Improvement in writing skills Prepare students for the future Defining goals Decision Making

Conclusion
Technology allows teachers to teach with the web Its allow plenty of time for planning course work Students prefer technology learning over the traditional

teaching. Teachers must be trained proficiently Technology use allows many more students to actively think Students use technology for communicating, support, and even research The role technology play in school has a great affect it replaces textbooks

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