Using technology in the classroom provides many benefits such as keeping students engaged through interactive lessons, preparing them for technology skills needed for future careers, and connecting learning to real-life situations. Teachers must receive training to competently incorporate technologies like active boards, projectors, computers and the internet into motivating, hands-on lessons that reduce boredom and promote cooperation among students.

1. Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom

2. More student involvement, so students aren’t bored and inactive.

3. Expand cooperative learning…..

4. Prepare students for the working environment where technology skills are imperative for job searching and training.

5. Connect to real life situations

6. Offer challenging opportunities that promote risk taking

7. Assist teachers inDeveloping interactive lessonsOrganization and grading policiesMotivating students for involvementReducing time gapsPreparing students for the real worldKeeping students on task and interested

8. Teachers need to:Be trained in technologyBe competent to use in classroomActively engage all studentsReceive ongoing trainingBe required to incorporate into lesson planningBe the expert of technology use

9. Types of technology used in classrooms todayActive boards

10. Projectors

11. Document cameras

12. Student computers

13. Shared networks

14. Internet

15. Digital imaging

16. Web development programs

17. Art Design and Media productionStudents enjoy learning through technology, they love the hands on experience, they enjoy working with their team members!Most students complain about being bored, with technology this can be the main solution!