Introduction to Educational Technology What have I learned thus far in the class?

1. Why should we integrate technology into the classroom?

1.1. To Prepare Students for the Real World

1.2. To Teach Students Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

1.3. To Foster Learning at its Most Full Potential

1.4. Provides Access to the Latest Information

1.5. To Keep Students Engaged

2. How is mobile learning impacting student experience in the classroom?

2.1. Interactive Textbooks on Mobile Devices

2.2. Mobile Devices Provide Students With Calculators, Cameras, Internet Access, Calendars, and E-Books all From One Device

2.3. Teachers Need to Find Ways to Take Advantage of the Tools Students Use Outside of School (Texting, Game Playing, and Media Consumption) and Integrate Those Into the Curriculum

3. How is "the cloud" changing the way teachers use technology in the classroom?

3.1. Fosters a Collaborative Learning Environment Where Interaction Can Take Place at Any Time and In Any Location

3.2. Cloud Computing is more Cost Effective and Easier to Maintain

3.3. Virtually Unlimited Storage Capacity

3.4. Cloud Based Resources

3.4.1. Evernote

3.4.2. Google Apps

3.4.3. TeacherTube

4. How do I keep my students safe and model ethical use of technology when using technology in the classroom?

4.1. Teachers can't limit total access to technology, because these students will use technology for the rest of their lives.

4.2. Teachers must be proactive in instructing students in proper behavior, etiquette, and use of the technology they are utilizing.

4.3. Incorporate "Netiquette" Instruction in the Curriculum

4.4. Internet Filters Just Indicate a Level of Mistrust Between Teachers and Students

4.5. The Digital Divide: Some Students Have Access to Technology and the Internet Outside of School, While Others Do Not