1) The document discusses using technology in the classroom to close achievement gaps, differentiate lessons, and introduce classrooms of the future. 2) Technology is becoming dominant in society and future jobs will require technological skills, so it is important for students' careers to learn these skills. 3) Classrooms are integrating more technology like computers at younger ages as traditional methods no longer fully engage students growing up with technology.

1. Technology in the Classroom

2. MissionTo use technology as a median to aide in closing the achievement gap for students functioning at, below, or above level.To use technology as a means of differentiating lessons to give all learners an opportunity to be successful.To introduce the classrooms of the future.

3. Why is it important to learn Technological SkillsTechnology is becoming a dominant aspect of our society(Harvey-Woodall, 2009)Future occupations will require collaboration across international and cultural boundaries and new ways of integrating knowledge(Haste, 2009)It is necessary for students occupational prospects

4. Classrooms of the FutureChildren are being introduced to computers at a very young age

5. Gone are the days of primary pen and paper lessons

6. In an effort to compete with the technological advances that children are already exposed to, education will have to advance to the 21st century…quicklyMotivationTraditional methods no longer capture the interest of children growing up in this computer age(Harvey-Woodall, 2009)Students demonstrate higher motivation and engagement when using technology (Harvey-Woodall, 2009)

7. Motivation Con’thttp://comics.com/arlo&janis/1996-06-25/

8. Technology use in the ClassroomAdvantagesTechnology in the Classroom is an exceptional tool that teachers can useto:􀂍 Inspire􀂍 Stimulate thought and creativity􀂍 Build a common experience for all students􀂍 Offer different perspectives􀂍 Reinforce other material or topics􀂍 Build skills for listening, observation and verbalization􀂍 Meet learning objectives􀂍 Expand critical thinking skills􀂍 Bring new resources and places into the classroomVideo is an important learning tool. We know from research1 thatwe tend to remember:􀂍 10% of what we read􀂍 20% of what we hear􀂍 30% of what we see􀂍 50% of what we hear and see􀂍 70%-90% of what we see, hear & doVideo allows teachers to not only tell students what they need tolearn from a specific lesson, but showthem examples that help developunderstanding. DisadvantagesLoss of conflict resolution skillsLoss of socialization skillsLoss of communication skillsMisuse and abuseNon-availibility to all studentsLack of teacher trainingLoss of personal interactionTechnology induced Attention DeficitTime Lost(due to connectivity problems)Lack of support for teachersInadequate teaching methodologyUpkeep and maintenanceIncompatibility Issues

9. Technology Options for the ClassroomLaptopsDesktopsE-ReadersAudio PodcastWiki’s(published online)Smart Boards(interactive electronic whiteboardsInternet(information resource)Cell Phones(photo’s outside of classroom)

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