For the most part, today’s classrooms have students that have grown up surrounded by technology. I understand that technology is a familiar concept for the majority of students that I will have the opportunity to teach. This is one reason why I believe that it is important to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Teachers have access to so many technological resources that can advance learning; I think that this should be taken advantage of. Studying Egypt? Why not take students on a virtual tour of the Giza Pyramids? When technology is present in the classroom the opportunities for gaining knowledge are enhanced, this is another reason why I believe it is important to integrate technology into the learning environment.
I have included various lessons below that I have created that incorporate technology in one way or another.
In order to view the SMART Board Lessons, left click on the buttons and select "download linked file."
Teachers have access to so many technological resources that can advance learning; I think that this should be taken advantage of. Studying Egypt? Why not take students on a virtual tour of the Giza Pyramids? When technology is present in the classroom the opportunities for gaining knowledge are enhanced, this is another reason why I believe it is important to integrate technology into the learning environment.
I have included various lessons below that I have created that incorporate technology in one way or another.
In order to view the SMART Board Lessons, left click on the buttons and select "download linked file."
Generic Software Tools
Below, I have attached an exploration of generic software tools. This document looks at specific ways to integrate technology into various aspects of the classroom including: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, and evaluating.
Technology in Math
In my technology class at St. Thomas University I had the opportunity to develop various lesson plans that integrate technology into the classroom. Below is a Math lesson plan that I created.
SmartBoard Activity
The SmartBoard is a great resource that is available in many classrooms. Below I have provided an example of a SmartBoard activity that I created specifically for the month of October, it could easily be used as an enrichment activity in an elementary classroom.