Technology in Classrooms.
by Jared De Lange
1. Cons about Technology
1.1. This is probably the number one worry of teachers who consider implementing classroom technology: the concern that students will be too busy tweeting and Snapchatting to pay attention to the lesson. Students’ innate curiosity, coupled with their tech savvy could lead to more online socializing in environments where devices are easily accessible.
1.1.1. http://www.edudemic.com/education-technology-pros-cons/
1.2. I plan on making this a link on my website about all of the good things that technology is bringing into classrooms.
2. Technology used in Classrooms
2.1. In the classroom, teachers are using smartboards and clickers to not simply engage students, but to offer more diverse platforms for students to work with new ideas and demonstrate understanding. Many of these tools also allow the teacher to garner data in real-time, which not only saves time (less grading), but more critically offers the student immediate feedback that is often easier for them to interpret than nebulous teacher feedback.
2.1.1. http://www.teachthought.com/uncategorized/five-common-applications-of-technology-in-the-k12classroom/
2.2. This is a link of all the types of technology that teachers are using in class today.
3. Why Children need it
3.1. If used correctly, will help prepare students for their future careers, which will inevitably include the use of wireless technology.
3.1.1. http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/10-Reasons-Today-s-Students-NEED-Technology-in-the-Classroom
4. Pros About Technology
4.1. Apps and platforms offer teachers ways to combine all the information they might need to know about a student—title I status, attendance history, performance on quizzes, English language proficiency, participation in special education. With this information, teachers can easily see how their students are preforming as a whole class, as a subgroup, and as individuals, and can provide intervention as needed. Most edtech apps include easy to use reporting features, so that assessment data can also be shared with administrators and parents.
4.1.1. http://www.edudemic.com/education-technology-pros-cons/
4.2. I plan on making this a link of my website about all the good things that technology is bringing to the classroom.
5. Ways teachers use it
5.1. Technology ushers in fundamental structural changes that can be integral to achieving significant improvements in productivity. Used to support both teaching and learning, technology infuses classrooms with digital learning tools, such as computers and hand held devices; expands course offerings, experiences, and learning materials; supports learning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
5.1.1. http://www.ed.gov/oii-news/use-technology-teaching-and-learning