Transcript Technology in the Classroom

Technology in the
Classroom
What is technology?
How many years do
you plan to teach?
The “Take Home Message”
Technology will change
Don’t be afraid to try new
technology in your teaching
Don’t use technology JUST to use
technology!
Always try to determine if it will
help students learn
What is an appropriate
use of PowerPoint?
How can the use of
PowerPoint improve
your teaching?
How can the use of
PowerPoint detract
from your teaching?
What do I do if I want to use
PowerPoint (or other
technology) but it isn’t
available in my
classroom/school?
What are the
characteristics of a
good PowerPoint
presentation?
PowerPoint Examples
Pears
Castration
Power
Harvest
How can the use of web
design benefit my
students and program?
BRHS Web
The “Take Home Message”
Technology will change
Don’t be afraid to try new
technology in your teaching
Don’t use technology JUST to use
technology!
Always try to determine if it will
help students learn