technology as a tool
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Technology as a Tool
A little about me
I am the kindergarten teacher/curriculum director at Kangaroo Kids
I have been integrating technology in my classroom for the past 3 years
I have been teaching for the past 7 years
I have a 2 1/2 year old son
Objective
To learn how to integrate technology in your classroom for assessments, parent communication and student use
What type of technology do you currently use?
What do you use it for and how often do you use it?
What is your biggest fear about integrating technology in your
classroom?
Technology can be your friend!!!
Technology Friends
Camera
Smart Board
iPad
iPhone/iPod touch
Apps
Plan
What do you want to accomplish with your technology?
How will it happen?
How will you measure it's impact/effectiveness on your classroom?
Camera
Document
Document
Document
Engage students
Document
Engage
Unit about community helpers with a focus on photographers and reporters
Student photography journal
Student slide show
Smart Board
Was created to engage the student and help the teacher create an interactive technology oriented classroom
smarttech.com
Smart Board
iPad, iPod, and iPhone, Oh My!!!
Instant access to information
Send pictures to parents via text or email without having to get computer time
The Apps!!!!!!
Applications
