This document outlines a presentation on using technology in education. It discusses the pros and cons of texting, ideas for incorporating 21st century tools into teaching, and ways Twitter can be used for professional development. Specifically, it examines how texting impacts writing skills, safety issues with texting and driving, and how educators must learn to function in online environments. It stresses having a plan to introduce technology and becoming familiar with standards to enhance curriculum. The conclusion emphasizes that as future teachers, we must stay up-to-date on technologies so students can get the best education.

2. Menu
• Slide 1- Title Slide
• Slide 2- Menu Slide
• Slide 3-5- The Pro’s and Con’s of texting and IM.
• Slide 6-8-
Ten ideas for getting started with 21st century teaching and le
• Slide 9-11- 25 ways to teach with Twitter.
• Slide 12-Conclusion
• Slide 13-Works Cited Page

3. The Pro ’s and Co n’s o f Te xting
Aha Moment
• “text messaging and
instant messaging have
become so widely used
by teens that teachers
have noticed a drastic
change in writing habits.”
• Not all texting is negative,
however the positive
seems outweighed by the
negative.
• A British study found kids
who text scored higher on
tests like reading and

4. The Pro ’s o f Te xting
• Parents can used it to
find their kids or
arrange for a ride.
• Used to instantly
communicate.
• Teachers use it in the
classrooms.
• Students use texting
and text speak to help
with class work.

5. The Co n’s o f Te xting
• Texting while
driving causes
serious injury and
death.
• Decrease in
writing skills.
• Cheating during
tests, distractions
and disruptions in
class, spreading
rumors.

6. 10 Ideas for Getting Started with 21st
Century Technology
Aha Moment
• “The mistake some people
make is believing educators
instantly need to become
producers of websites,
blogs, wikis etc.”
• It is no longer actable for
educators to not have a
social network.
• Teachers have to learn to
function in these
environments.

7. 3 Ideas for Getting Started
• Innovation Integration Plan,
there has to be a good plan
when introducing technology
into the classroom.
• Standards- Become familiar
with the ISTE’s technology
standards for teachers and
students.
• Get ideas on how to enhance
the curriculum with
technology.

8. 3 More Ideas for Getting Started
• Join a social network. It
is no longer acceptable
not to for educators.
• You can find some great
education blogs to help
you.
• Make sure any site you
and your students visit
is safe form virus’ and
predators.

9. 25 Ways to teach with Twitter25 Ways to teach with Twitter
Aha MomentAha Moment
• ““When you think ofWhen you think of
Twitter as a micro-blogTwitter as a micro-blog
you will find that Twitteryou will find that Twitter
can be a valuable tool forcan be a valuable tool for
professionalprofessional
development.”development.”
• You can scheduleYou can schedule
meetings or set up ameetings or set up a
tweet-up.tweet-up.
• You can join a teachingYou can join a teaching
Twib.Twib.

10. 3 Ways to Teach with Twitter3 Ways to Teach with Twitter
• Teachers can ask forTeachers can ask for
recommended books,recommended books,
lesson ideas, andlesson ideas, and
teaching tools.teaching tools.
• Ask for other teachersAsk for other teachers
opinions.opinions.
• Celebrate or beCelebrate or be
informed of events.informed of events.

11. 3 More Ways to Teach with3 More Ways to Teach with
TwitterTwitter
• Link to a web video,Link to a web video,
website, or booklist.website, or booklist.
• Start a book club forStart a book club for
the students so theythe students so they
can ask youcan ask you
questions about thequestions about the
books their reading.books their reading.
• Share stories andShare stories and
experiences withexperiences with
other teachers.other teachers.

12. ConclusionConclusion
• Technologyisabigpartofourworld.IncreasinglyitiswormingitsTechnologyisabigpartofourworld.Increasinglyitiswormingits
wayintooureverydaylife.Idon’tknowwhatI’ddowithoutmyiPodwayintooureverydaylife.Idon’tknowwhatI’ddowithoutmyiPod
oriPadforaday.ThismeansasfutureteacherswemustbeawareoriPadforaday.Thismeansasfutureteacherswemustbeaware
ofthewaysthattechnologywillbecomepartoftheclassrooms.ofthewaysthattechnologywillbecomepartoftheclassrooms.
WemustbeuptodateonthesetechnologiessothatourWemustbeuptodateonthesetechnologiessothatour
studentscangetthebestpossibleeducationfromus.studentscangetthebestpossibleeducationfromus.

13. Works CitedWorks Cited
• Loftis, K. (2009, January 08).Loftis, K. (2009, January 08). The pros and cons ofThe pros and cons of
texting and imtexting and im . Retrieved from. Retrieved from
http://www.techlearning.com/article/15078http://www.techlearning.com/article/15078
• Nielsen, L. (2009, August 14).Nielsen, L. (2009, August 14). Ten ideas for gettingTen ideas for getting
started with 21st century teaching and learningstarted with 21st century teaching and learning ..
Retrieved fromRetrieved from
http://www.techlearning.com/Blogs/22558http://www.techlearning.com/Blogs/22558
• Cole, S. (2009, June 4).Cole, S. (2009, June 4). 25 ways to teach with25 ways to teach with
twittertwitter . Retrieved from. Retrieved from
http://www.techlearning.com/article/20896http://www.techlearning.com/article/20896