This document discusses the use of technology in rural schools. It notes that rural schools make up a large percentage of American schools but face challenges in providing technology access to all students. It identifies five main benefits of using technology in the classroom, such as making learning more fun and preparing students for the future. The document also provides some easy ways to incorporate technology into the classroom, such as using videos for mini lessons or playing podcasts. Finally, it argues that technology can provide meaningful learning experiences for students and help those who struggle to succeed.

1. TECHNOLOGY IN RURAL
SCHOOLS
CREATED BY:
LEIGH ANN DOZIER

2. ICEBREAKER
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If you had trouble you might not use much technology..

3. BY AGE 21……..
The average person will have spent….
• 10,000 hours video games
• 20,000 emails
• 20,000 hours TV
• 10,000 hours on a cell phone
• Under 5,000 hours reading

4. PROBLEM
• Rural schools make up a large percentage of American
schools. Technology is becoming used more and rural
schools are facing challenges by not having technology
for all students.
• There are nearly 740,000 rural teachers and more than
one-fifth of students attend rural schools.

5. TOP 5 BENEFITS
• 1. Makes learning more fun
• 2. Prepares students for the future
• 3. Improves retention rates
• 4. Students learn at their own pace
• 5. Connect with other students

6. EASY WAYS TO USE TECHNOLOGY IN THE
CLASSROOM
• Virtual field trips
• Use videos for mini lessons
• Quiet a noisy classroom Ex. Too
Noisy
• Co-ordinate live video
• Play podcasts
• Multimedia presentations
• Adaptive content
• Online course calendars
• Virtual manipulatives
• Learning stations
• Quick exit tickets
• Twitter for questions
• Study & review
• Class brainstorms

7. EQUAL IS NOT
ALWAYS FAIR
• Technology can provide
meaningful learning
experiences for students that
help them be successful in
the classroom.
• Many students who have
been labeled as “slow” or
behind” grade level soar
when they are given
technology to help with their
learning.

8. ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
EmotionalEngaging
Passive Active
Case Study
Voting
Debate
Problem
Solving
Real Project
Games
Facilitated
Discussion
Lecture
Q & A

9. VIDEO

10. EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
EXAMPLES

11. RESOURCES
• National Center for Educational Statistics. (2008). Data Analysis System Online Application. Retrieved from
nces.ed.gov/dasolv2/tables/showPrintTable.asp.
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• Marcel, K. W. (2008). Online Advanced Placement courses: Experiences of rural and low-income high school students. Boulder,
CO: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
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• Teacher Guides. (0AD). Retrieved from https://www.discoveringalabama.org/teacher-guides.html
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• Basye, D. (2017, July 19). Reaching Rural Schools: Technology Makes Learning Possible No Matter the Zip Code. Retrieved from
https://www.clarity-innovations.com/blog/dbasye/reaching-rural-schools-technology-makes-learning-possible-no-matter-zip-
code.