7/23/2015 Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening CentersRead Now
Digital videos, video games, and other technology are great tools in the classroom. Yes, there is an initial investment and it can be costly. But here's a list of reasons to use technology in classrooms:
1. Students love it (It's their favorite medium) 2. Engages the four key components to learning: Active Engagement, Group participation, Frequent Interaction/Feedback, Connection to Real World Experts 3. Professional Development (to prepare for future employment) 4. Makes Life Easier for Teachers 5. Improves test scores 6. Helps students with low attention spans - reaches students through different methods. (ESL, Sp. Ed.) 7. Learn from the experts 8. Encourages homework - flipped classroom 9. Saves money (Increases the number of functional teachers in the classroom. Less money needed for curriculum resources.) 10. Removes obstacles (amplifies voice) I am all for this, but budget is an issue where I teach. Here are my questions: Are there technology grants for adult schools? How do we overcome obstacles of fear, usually with the older adult students, and obstacles of language, especially with beginning level ESL students? Reference Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: IPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers. (2014, October 7). Retrieved July 23, 2015.
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Sheila, this is a great video to share with those who are skeptical about using technology in classrooms and schools. Although it does miss a few important factors of training and getting those unfamiliar familiar enough to use technology to its full potential. Otherwise it may become extra work which ends with discouragement. You pose realistic questions and hopefully, we can set an example that could lead others to change.
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Sheila
8/6/2015 04:01:19 pm
Kay, I thought it had some good points as well. We have to get teachers, administration, and parents excited about tech, too. The whole culture of the school has to buy-in for changes to happen, but especially the powers that be who hold the purse strings. Thank you for your comments.
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Jana
7/30/2015 07:38:00 am
With unions I don't see taking out teachers that are resistant to technology out of the classroom but I do see a push to make them use technology. I loved the list you made - the top 10 reasons to use technology - AWESOME!
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Sheila
8/6/2015 04:03:14 pm
Jana, I would argue that those tech-resistant teachers will take themselves out - by retiring or switching jobs. Thanks for your input.
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