1. Types of Technology
How to incorporate technology into the
classroom
Joshua Blice
University of Houston

2. Why use
technology?

4. I am
new to
this,
what do
I use?

5. Visual Technology

6. Computer Technology

7. Internet Technology

8. Using Technology
How do I
incorporate
these types of
technology into
my curriculum?

9. It starts with...

10. It starts with...
What is the goal of the lesson?

11. It starts with...
What is the goal of the lesson?
What skills are needed?

12. It starts with...
What is the goal of the lesson?
What skills are needed?
Do you have the correct
materials?

13. It starts with...
What is the goal of the lesson?
What skills are needed?
Do you have the correct
materials?
Does your lesson make sense?

14. Technology Barriers

15. Time is
Precious
Do you lack the
time to learn
how to use the
technology?

16. Is the
technology you
want to use too
complicated to
use in the
classroom?
Complicated!
It’s

17. Technology
NOT
available
Do you find that
the technology
you want to use
is not available
when you need
it?

18. Testing 1-2-3
Do you find
the technology
is not working
when you
need it?

20. References
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classrooms: Explaining an Apparent Paradox. American Educational Research Journal,
38(4), 813-834.
ForeverCamp. (2011, March 4). “Integrating Technology into Today's Classroom.” [YouTube]. Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP_yGEH6zaY
Meador, Derrick. Classroom Technology, Classroom Technology That Every Teacher Needs. Education
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Pelgrum, W. (2001). Obstacles to the integration of ICT in education: Results from a worldwide educational
assessment. Computers and Education, 37, 163–178.
Starr, Linda. (2011). Technology Integration, Ideas That Work. Education World. Retrieved from http://
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