2. Change the way you teach
Change the way you interact with your students
3. Use students as
computer helpers
Get help
Steal!
Use scaffolds
Task cards
Checklists
Templates
4. Develop a system for
using the computer
Assign learning groups
Create a homepage
with agendas and
links
Use “class buddies”
to update computers
users who miss
classwork
5. Rapidly changing the way educators are
providing students with quality
instruction.
More and more companies are
developing tablets, i.e., the Android
Tablet, the Kindle Fire
Convenient due to size and portability.
Can Be Used..!!
6. Students can track their assignments, take
notes, do research, and study for tests.
School counselors can use applications for
note taking, tracking student records, and
research.
Both teachers and counselors can benefit from
the portability of the tablet.
7. Many applications are free and others are very
reasonably priced..
The applications expand learning inside and
outside of the classroom and range from
interactive lessons, to study aids, to
productivity tools.
8. Examine current unit or activity for ways to add
technology
Rewrite the lesson unit to identify changes due
to technology
Prepare materials and create schedule
9. Use computer group work to teach cooperative
learning skills
Have ongoing “personal” projects that children
can work on for short periods of time
throughout the year(write in journal or add to a
web page)
Take or make a quiz
Complete or make a puzzle
10. Group or class e-mail letter
Class database
Enter group info into spreadsheet and graph
Electronic worksheets
Reading database
Class calendar
Add a label
11. Use commercial software
Find time for exploration and creativity
Chart information in a table
Collaborate on a banner
Model using the computer as a tool
Use a picture to illlustrate a topic
Editor's Notes
Technology in the Classroom Karen Work Richardson karen@wmburgweb.com
