1. Way to Integrate Technology
1.1. To present Content
1.1.1. interactive and educational website
1.1.2. Power points
1.1.3. presenting data/graphs
1.2. Differentiate Instruction
1.2.1. ipad/tablet programs that aid communication and understanding between students with special needs and the teacher
1.2.2. sources for similar materials of different levels
1.2.2.1. each student can be challenged at the right level for them
1.3. Demonstrate Learning through
1.3.1. posters
1.3.2. videos
1.3.3. animation
1.3.4. online portfolios
1.4. Organize Learning
1.4.1. use of technology to create mind maps as a class
1.4.2. organize lesson plans and units
1.5. Communicate as Learning
1.5.1. videotape yourself teaching and see what can be improved
1.6. Communicate about Learning
1.6.1. online website-communication of what was learnt with parents and students
1.6.2. homework
1.7. Assess Learning
1.7.1. accessible curriculum at all times
1.7.2. accessible report cards at all times
1.7.3. spreadsheets to record student progress
1.7.4. keep feedback organized for each student
2. Limitations
2.1. Can be distracting-Takes time away from Learning
2.2. Limits Social interaction in the classrooms
2.3. quality of the resource can be questionable
2.4. has the potential to be overused
2.5. Costly to stay up to date with technologies
2.6. Not enough IT support in the schools
3. Tech Tools
3.1. online research
3.2. Grading tools
3.3. educational games/activities
3.4. program developed for a subject or topic
3.4.1. Microsoft office
3.4.2. music programs-create rhythms, beats
3.4.3. self-recording/videotaping
3.4.3.1. singing
3.4.3.2. telling a story
3.4.3.3. learn more about yourself as a teacher
4. Likes
4.1. Capable of using technology-thus it is effortless to me
4.2. my computer has all my information saved-less use of paper
4.3. I can have documents with students grades, feedback on grades, assessment evaluations
4.4. Plenty of resources
4.5. have students use technology in creative ways
4.5.1. students can teach me of new programs or interactive, educational sites
5. Do not like
5.1. not all students will like technology
5.2. time consuming in ensuring all of my resources are appropriate
5.3. a lot of options-difficult to make decisions
6. Benefits
6.1. Students are becoming Technology literate
6.2. New ways to connect knowledge to every day life
6.3. Countless resources
6.3.1. Can make the course more engaging and fun
6.4. Technology is a large part of everyday life
6.5. Connect with people from all over the World and gain new knowledge from them
6.6. Inclusion of Children with learning Disabilities
6.7. Can automate tedious tasks
6.7.1. Attendance
6.7.2. Grade input
6.7.3. Communication with parents