Monday, August 27, 2007

What do I need to know about technology integration before I become a teacher?

There are many ways that technology can be a useful tool in order to use virtual activities and help facilitate development. Interactive learning is a great way to motivate students to be involved in their learning experience by offering innovative ways to teach. Technology integration is a critical way to support diverse learners and can help stay organized as a teacher. It is important for me to get a better grasp on how to work with technology and enhance assesment, rather than just placing computers in the classroom. I would like to know more about how to provide a learning environment for my students that is helpful for all types of learners. It is also critical for me to learn about the different types of technology that are most helpful for learning, as well as ways to stay organized in lesson planning and grading. After finding out how to create a technology enhanced classroom, I will become a better teacher with more vesatility.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

What do I know and feel about integrating technology in the classroom?

I feel that technology in the classroom is an imperative part of the learning experience. As time progresses, the use of technology as a tool in education becomes more and more significant. Technology has the ability of enhancing the learning experience tremendously. It is very important for a teacher to understand how the classroom configuration and placement of computers makes an impact on the learning environment. There is an opportunity for people with all types of learning styles to succeed with the use of technology. Creativity and a different approach to teaching is also a major benefit to the continuous use of technology. There are many tools that can be used to benefit in research, organization, communication and overall academic performance through technology. Students now are able to communicate with one another and their teacher when in need for assistance, as well as stay organized in keeping track of their grades and assignments through various websites that school systems use. The classroom experience tends to be more personal and fun with creative uses of technology in websites, smart boards, and other tools integrated in the class. Technology should be integrated as much as possible to continue to enhance the learning experience of students in various ways.