Integrating Technology

noreply@blogger.com (kmoffitt) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:33:00 +0000

This podcast highlights the importance of integrating technology into the classroom.http://podcastmachine.com/podcasts/4728/episodes/21395

Technology Ideas for the Classroom

noreply@blogger.com (kmoffitt) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:13:00 +0000

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Tech Pp

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Integrating Technology Into Elementary Classrooms

noreply@blogger.com (kmoffitt) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:26:00 +0000

Integrating technology into lessons for elementary students in this century is a vital part of the twenty first century student's education. The implementation of technolgy as a requirement for teachers is present in many districts today. Unfortuantely, teacher willingness and funding prohibit this implementation in many cases.
Incorporating technology into classroom lessons requires commitment from the teacher as well as support from the district (e.g., training, hardware, and technolgy support personnel). Without these, technology will surely fall by the wayside.
There are several ways in which educators may choose to use technology in the classroom. Janice Christy (2005) explains that the use of "online literature, PowerPoint presentations, and video clips" are just the beginning of ways to increase the use of technology in everyday lessons. There are several "free" websites that provide these services.
In order for teachers to effectively integrate technology in the classroom, they need to be adequately trained in a classroom setting, work together in teams, create meaningful conversations with peers, and collaboratively create lessons with peers (Norton and Sprague, 1997). Teachers also need to have a support personnel to turn to when things go wrong.
Educators need to invest time and learning into planning lessons that incorporate technology into their classroom. In turn, districts need to offer support through quality training, support personnel, and finances in order for teachers to actively welcome technology into their classrooms.

Christy, L. (2005). Integrating technology into the language arts classroom. Glencoe Online. Retreived from http://glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/int_teach_it_la.phtml

Norton, O. & Sprague, D. (1997). Teacher education and the integrations of technology. George Mason University School of Education. Retreived from http://itdev.gmu.edu/it/tech_class.htm