Technology in The
Classroom
By Carlos Bermudez
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Different Types
of Technologies
Hardware –
• Computers
• Tablets
• Mobile Devices/Smart Phones
• Smart Boards
• Projectors
• & More
Software –
• Social Media
• Interactive Whiteboards
• Turnitin.com
• Blogs
• Microsoft Office
• ITunes
• Dragon Dictation
• D2l
• & More
Why Do We Need, and Want
These Technologies?
Well…
S They are created to perform different tasks, and make them
easier to complete.
S They Increase Productivity.
S They enhance our work.
S To create new technologies.
S To advance our society.
S Why else do you think we need and want technology?
In The Classroom
Things Like (Hardware)
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Smart Boards – Help the teacher to project different lessons on
the screen. These lessons are exciting! (Better than a chalkboard,
don’t you think?) They allow you to do interactive activities.
S Without Technology this wouldn’t be possible
S YouTube Video
Watch the video above to see why teachers use these, and why you
kids love them!
In The Classroom
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Would You Prefer…
S
Or…
Click Here For An interactive Math
Lesson!
(Visit The Link)
Isn’t that better than a boring book?
In The Classroom
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Would you prefer…
S
Or…
Click Here - Educational Reading Games
In The Classroom Communication
Did you know…
• 74% of students use instant messaging as a major
communication method.
• 54% of students (7-12 grade) know more IM screen
names than home phone numbers
• (Click For Some More Statistics on How You Use
Technology) – Focus on the images
In The Classroom Communication
S Now you don’t even have to raise your hand, or be in class
to ask a question.
S Try it for yourself by signing up for one of the many instant
messengers like – AIM; Yahoo Messenger; Skype
S Do a Google search of “Instant messengers” for more.
S Chances are 74% of you already have an account!
Social Media
S Some Teachers don’t like to include this in the classroom
S However, it is a great way to connect yourself with the
world! (Over 1 billion users)
Make your Voice Heard!
S These days you don’t need a publisher to write a book, or
voice your opinion.
S There are sites like Amazon Publishing; Blogger; Twitter;
Wordpress & many more.
S These sites allow your voice to be heard world wide at no
cost.
Discover What's Out There!
Do a search in the App Store here, or on your computer or mobile device
You can find virtually anything your interested in!
Don’t Limit Yourself
S If you can’t find an App you like, or you have lots of
great ideas. Create one!
Make a visit to ITunes U which has an abundance of free
courses from prestigious universities. Technology makes this
available to you!
Here Is A Standford Course - Developing IOS 7 Apps for
Iphone and Ipad. Available to you for free!
Stay Informed
S Technology advances have allowed the world to become
interconnected, this is sometimes called globalization. With
all this information and increased communication it is
important to keep updated.
S Sites like BBC; NY Times; USA Today; Wall Street
Journal; Yahoo; & many more. Allow us to stay connected
to the entire world. Check them out for yourself!
Most
Importantly
 As students it is your duty
to develop your own ideas
and analyze the massive
amount of messages that
are always in the media,
but in your own way!
Therefore, it is VERY
important that you have
“Media Literacy” skills.
 For the Definition of
“Media Literacy”
***(Click Here)
I HEREBY SET YOU FREE!
S Now it is your turn to experiment with these technologies.
This will enhance your learning in and out of the classroom,
help you evolve into more knowledgeable people, and give
you real-world skills! It’s time to test the waters and
experience educational technology for yourself!
S Don’t just be active online, remember to be active in your
communities where you live too! Technology, and the
connectivity it gives us also allows us to help people in need
in a more efficient and effective manner!
Visit - Volunteermatch.org
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http://www.youtube.com
http://www.smarttutor.com/free-resources/educational-games/reading-games/
http://bcis.pacificu.edu/interface/?p=311
www.aim.com
www.messenger.yahoo.com
http://www.skype.com/en/features/instant-messaging/
www.facebook.com
www.wordpress.com
www.blogger.com
http://kdp.amazon.com
https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios/id36?mt=8
http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/itunes-u/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/course/developing-ios-7-apps-for/id733644550
www.google.com
www.volunteermatch.org