TeChNoLoGy In ThE cLaSsRoOm!

Brenda Kay Brooks

Why is it hard to use technology in the classroom?

It takes time and research to be prepared to teach it effectively

Some schools do not have the resourcesNew technology can be confusing and

hard to figure outInternet use requires a lot of prep time

before using…discussing plagarism and safety are two important things!

Does that mean we shouldn’t use it????

NO, of course not! But, it is important to address all of your

concerns first!A teacher can never be too prepared

when it comes to using technology!It can add so much hands on and

engagement to a lesson!

My students love PHOTOSTORY!

I introduced myself to the classroom by presenting them with a Photostory about myself!

I wanted them to do the same! I wanted them to create a Photostory so I could get to know them more!

They loved adding sound, text, and music. Four student even used this program for their final book reports!

PHOTOSTORY

Easy to useCreate slideshows using digital photos, or

uploaded imagesFree to downloadYou can add narration, transitions, music

and more!Small file sizesPhotostory can add a personal touch to

any presentation

ASSIGN-A-DAY

A free tool to help enhance communication between teachers, students and parents

Teachers can create calendars for each class…type up assignments for kids

This tool is free, but you must registerThis tool is for class and activities only.

Inappropriate entries will be deleted!Teachers can make practice calendars to

get comfortable with the tool

PUZZLEMAKER

Create your own puzzles, crosswords, criss-crosses, and much more!I use this for spelling because you use your own lists!!! Great to practice writing and seeing the words

Free to use! BUT, you have the option of buying the CR-ROM with lots of extra features

Teachers can also use pre-made puzzles on the classroom. Kids will be engaged!

BLOGGER

This tool is freeThis tool can be made private for groupsBlog can have themes and other fun

gadgetsNeed to use personal information to sign upIf the user deletes something, everything

will be deleted from public viewGreat for classmates to view each others’

Photostory

YOU TUBE

Online video community In order to access this site, you must

create an accountTeachers must view full videos to make

sure it’s appropriate Videos are publicClasses have the opportunity to post

videos

TECHNOLOGY…

Who knew there was so much technology out there that you, as a teacher, can use in the classroom!

What’s great about technology is that some times, students can work at their own pace. Students are all at different levels! They can work at their own pace.

When I did PowerPoints on the Revolutionary War, they all ranged to their abilities. Some were simple, and other were very complex!!!

SLIDESHARE!

I made a video for my class about all that we did. If I had known about slideshare … I could have given them all a link, instead of saving it to all of their flash drives! It pays to get in tune to all the technology. It really can make things easier!

Upload PowerPoint's and PDF presentations

Find groups that look interesting to you

TECHNOLOGY

Take advantage of all the tools that are you there for teachers?

What do you have to lose?You have only something to gain!!!

Students will benefit from the hands-on, collaborative, visual learning!!!