This article presents many different possibilities for using Technology to enhance learning in the classroom. Many ideas can be overwhelming. Sometimes teachers will feel vulnerable with the students because of computer gliches and the vast learning curve for technology. One fifth grade teacher said “I do make more mistakes. But that’s okay. It is about letting the kids see you as a learner and there is a sense of co-creativity in the classroom. “This view gives us as teachers an opportunity to explore possibilities with less apprehension. Below is a list of some ideas that were presented in the article.
1- Online Research Templates creates by teachers- www.Digital Pencil.org.
2- Can Create Google websites (sites.google.com) to present research projects or use create a blog (www.blogger.com) to discuss a topic
3- Teachers used Skype to combine classes together. This enables different views on subjects it also gives immediate feedback from person to person.
4- There is an immediate response system for lessons using multiple choice questions. It is called Turning Point- www. Turningtechnologies.com
5- Connect with other Teachers desiring to use technology in classroom or collaborate online use virtualteacherexchange.ning.com
6- Students can use their imagination to retell stories or tales by creating Movies. This increases comprehension & fluency. Two sites that can be helpful are commoncraft.com & xtranormal.com
7- Simplybox.com is used so teachers can compile links & images for students to use in their presentations.
8- A great tool for discussion and brainstorming is to use a blog. The student can share information, pictures and videos. Use www.blogspot.com or you can use vimeo which is an educational video sharing website at vimeo.com
There are many options for you to review, take the time to challenge yourself to start with one. Perhaps start with one for this quarter, or one for this semester or, even one for this year. Take the step into the teaching the 21st Century student.
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