Thursday, April 29, 2010

Technology...What is it Good For?



Technology in the classroom is such an important aspect to many schools. Teachers can use computers, Smart Boards, overhead projectors, etc to enhance their student's learning. I believe that this is such an important aspect to schools because technology allows for a more interactive classroom. It allows students to be more engaged in the lessons and have a more hands-on learning environment.

--When I was in elementary school, computers were not used as much for instruction. They were there for personal use and for teachers to input grades. The only technology that I really used in these grades was the overhead projector. The teacher would place something on the projector that she wanted the students to learn and then the students were expected to pay attention.

--Technology has come such a long way since this point. Now, most schools in the country are equipped with Smart Board technology. Smart Boards allow students to be interactive in the lesson that the teacher is trying to teach. They allow for the teacher to make up a game and allow the students to play it on the Smart Board because this technology can allow for a simple touch of the finger to turn into a learning experience.

--When I become a teacher I hope to implement a lot of technology into my lessons because I feel that it allows teachers more freedom and flexibility within lessons. I really want my students to be engaged in the lessons and I feel that this is the best way possible for my students to be able to do just that.

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