Monday, September 3, 2007

What do I now know are some good reasons to use technology in the classroom?


Technology is an amazing tool that can enhance the classroom learning experience. The integration of technlogy allows the classroom to not simply be limited by a textbook. The instruction of students can be much more diverse, and has the capability of meeting the needs of various types of learning for additional practing for research. However, it is only as useful as the teacher makes it. After learning what types of tools will enhance the classroom experience, a teacher is able to use technology to engage students in their own learning experience. As Seymour Papert taught, technology can enhance creativity through graphic learning. Viritual reality is also a great way for students to see what they are studying in a different way, rather than simply flat on paper in a textbook. Technology also can assist the teacher in organization skills. To allow technology to be integrated in the classroom, the teacher is breaking down limitations that once existed.

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