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New Technology
In the Classroom
By:
Kristina Runde
Jennifer Bernstein
Jessica Ybarra
Kelsey Thorne
LRC 320
January 30, 2009
Technology and
Education
Technology has changed education.
Classrooms are now technology savvy.
Schools and teachers continue to upgrade
their materials and resources, benefiting
everyone – teachers, students, and
parents.
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Technology brings different ways to present
educational information to students –
creating a fun and interesting learning
environment.
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Several different technologies help all types
of learners (Visual, Auditory, etc.)
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Kids love technology!
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Benefits of Technology
Lessons are more interesting and
appealing (as opposed to writing with
chalk on a chalkboard) – It can make
students want to pay attention!
Finding information is faster (opening
Internet Explorer as opposed to going to
library and searching for a book) – It can
save you time!
A chance to be creative (as opposed to
using the blackboard everyday for
lessons) – It can be fun!
Presenting information is easier (as
opposed to writing lecture notes out on
paper) – It can save you energy!
Saving information is convenient (as
opposed to keeping folders and
notebooks on your desk in your house
and classroom) – It can save you space!
Web Pages
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Description: An internet resource that many people
use to get in contact with others, post information,
or research information
Use: Provide contact information, Post news and
classroom information, Have resources and
classroom material available, Research topics,
Social interactions
Cost: Free! Websites are free to make, maintain
and use (they are usually funded by the school)
Benefits: Accessible, Informative, Easy to maintain,
Easy to use, Personable, Creative
Found: Classrooms, Businesses, Homes,
Everywhere!
Example: U of A’s D2L site is a web page that many
professors use
Click here to learn more about how to make your
own web page!
PowerPoint
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Description: A computer program that creates visual
presentations to share information or pictures
Use: Talking points, Images, Presentations, Sounds,
Hyperlinks, Tables/Graphs
Cost: Starting at $150 (Microsoft Office 2007)
Found: Classroom Instruction, Business Presentation,
Family Function, Personal Interest
Benefits: Creative, Guiding, Visual, Appealing, Easy,
Personable
Example: View this pre-made PowerPoint on African
Animals.
Click here to learn more about PowerPoint
www.office.microsoft.com
Smart Board
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Description: An interactive white
board designed in 1991 that
combines the power of a traditional
whiteboard and computer
Use: Display Images, Words, Files
and Notes in digital ink
Cost: $2000-$5000 (Available to
purchase online)
Found: Businesses and Classrooms
Benefits: Touch sensitive, Easy,
Clear display, Simple training, Hooks
up to computer, Ability to save notes, Guiding
Learn more about Smart Boards
by clicking here
www.smarttech.com
Podcasting
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Description: A method of making audio or video
content available through the Internet that gives the
viewer a TV/Radio presentation.
Use: Oral Presentations, Study Guides, Oral Book
Reports, Lectures
Cost: About $20 (For the microphone)
Found: Classrooms, Businesses, iTunes
Benefits: Creative, Easy, Increase Classroom
Participation
Example: Listen to a podcast created by students at
WillowDale Elementary here
Click here to learn more about podcasts
http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/seven-reasons-to-create-your-own-podcast.htm
http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~nshelley/
• New technology has been created throughout the years
• These technologies have changed education.
• They have improved the way lessons are presented to students
and increased the resources available to students
• Many people believe new technology has improved student
learning
• Technology has made learning fun, interesting, and enjoyable
for many students
• Technology has made teaching easier and less stressful for
teachers
• Web Pages, PowerPoints, Smart Boards, and Podcasting are
just a few examples of the new technology used in today’s
society