Technology in the Classroom

Curt Nielsen, InstructorMalcolm Price Laboratory School

University of Northern Iowahttp://www.pls.uni.edu/nielsen/nielsen/cwebpage.html

Types of Technology• Computers

•Internet

•ICN

•Electronic DictionaryLink

•SmartBoardLink

•If using the internet, check on the school district’s acceptable use policy.

•Do all kids have a web release form signed?

•Check over each website before sending kids to it!

**just like you would preview a movie**

PRIOR TO USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

Why use technology in teaching?

• Technology is a learning tool!

• Technology enhances student interest in a subject

• Increases academic resources available to students

• Takes students to places that they would never have a chance to go to otherwise

• Know your students!• Set up guidelines before

class begins.Lift-top desks

• Demonstrate proper techniques.

• Follow the plan!

Classroom Management with Technology

What types of technology can / should you use with students?

• Word processing programs - AppleWorks, MS Word• Graphic organizers - Inspiration, Kidspiration

Inspiration.com• Web Browsers - Explorer, Netscape

http://www.pls.uni.edu/nielsen/nielsen/spatintro.html

http://www.pls.uni.edu/nielsen/nielsen/wdcintro.html

http://www.pls.uni.edu/nielsen/Gettysburg/gettysburg.html

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/

WebQuests