This document outlines 10 ways that teachers can learn to utilize technology in the classroom. It discusses how technology can enhance accessibility and equitability for students, allowing a wider range of learning styles and needs to be accommodated. Emerging technologies like wearable devices and virtual reality tools are mentioned as having potential to revolutionize education for physically handicapped students. The document also notes the debate around technology integration and encourages teachers to understand both sides while finding innovative ways to enhance lesson plans with or without technology.

1. 10 Cool Things Teachers
Should Learn Regarding
Technology
Created By: Ryan Jurewicz

2. 1) Universal Design
Technology can be used to
enhance equitability in the
classroom;
By utilizing technology, a wider
spectrum of students can be
reached, resulting in more
opportunities for more students
to successfully master
concepts.
Offering a tool such as this can
help ESOL students.

3. 2) ACCESSIBILITY
Technology allows
anytime learning
experiences.

4. 3) Wearable Technology:
Upcoming products include Google Glass and
technological body wear (gloves, watches)
Could potentially revolutionize physically handicapped
students (hearing aids, prothestics, visual aids).

5. 4) Virtual Discussion
Boards
Applications such as Drop Box,
Google Apps, Prezi, Skype,
Twitter, etc., make
communication possible almost
anywhere on the planet.
Thus, staying connected
virtually to students potentially
enhances learning experiences,
and allows for intellectual online
discussion and collaboration.

6. 5) The Debate
Without question, the use of
technology in the classroom has
sprung a two-sided debate.
Teachers should understand the
debate, weigh pros and cons, stay
relevant, and find ways to maintain
innovative lesson plans- with or
without technology.
Debate:
http://thejournal.com/articles/2007/
11/08/the-great-debate-
effectiveness-of-technology-in-
education.aspx?m=1

7. 6) Virtual Field Trips
With Google Maps, field trips can happen
any time! This especially might aid schools
with lower budget caps.

8. 7) Personal Web Page
As a teacher, one priority
should be maintaining a
website for students and
parents. You can add
accommodations for
specific students, and
allow for effective
communication for all
parties. A calendar can be
added, and everyone can
remain on the same page.

9. 8) Webinars & Podcasts
Webinars and Podcasts
are great tools to
provide information
outside the classroom.
They also provide
opportunities for
students to create
unique presentations.

10. 9) The Arts And Physical Education
These fields might be overlooked when considering
technology integration. However, with hands-on apps
that allow students to create pictures, art classes can
benefit; also, there are apps available for mini
keyboards, or song building. Additionally, physical
education can benefit from technology by utilizing
video playback, online quizzes, and PE websites.

11. Horizon Report
The new Horizon Report
offers valuable
information about
upcoming technology and
utilizing it in the
classroom. Every teacher
should familiarize
themselves with this
edition as it provides
unique and contemporary
perspectives.