The document discusses the use of technology in high school classrooms. It notes that there are many types of technologies available, like laptops, iPads, desktop PCs, and SMART boards. Students are generally familiar with technologies like cell phones and can have higher grades and more ownership over their learning when technologies are used. However, schools may not be able to afford providing technologies and teachers may be unwilling or unable to integrate new technologies. The U.S. Department of Education and some school districts support the use of technologies in classrooms to engage students and prepare them for the future.

1. Technology in the High School
Classroom
Debra Kelly

2. There is a lot of technology available,
why not use it?

3. Lap top/iPad
Desk Top PC
SMART Boards
Wiki
Some Examples of Technology

4. PC’s & Cell phones: Good examples
of Classroom Technology
http://naec.co.uk/technology_in_the_classroom/

5. Students are familiar with the technology
Students tend to have higher grades with the use of
technology
Students have a sense of ownership
Students are more creative
Students enjoy school more when using technology
Advantages of Technology in the
Classroom

6. School districts cannot afford to provide technology
Teachers are not willing to use new technology in the
classroom
Teachers are unwilling to learn new technology
Equipment is abused or not used to its full potential
Disadvantages

7. “We must leverage technology to provide engaging, powerful learning experiences
for all students, giving them authentic tools to solve real-world problems and
opportunities to become better prepared for our globally competitive workforce.”
– Karen Cator, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of
Education
The Government Agrees

8. “We recognize that student attendance and graduation are increasingly
important
issues facing public schools. We are looking to target specific schools as we
have
seen the TechCrew program have a positive impact in these areas.”
–Victor Herrera, Director of Technology, Theodore Roosevelt High
School, Chicago
Many Schools are realizing the
Importance of Technology in the
Classroom

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11. beyondmontessori.wordpress.com/2011/11/26/the-debate-over-technology-in-the-classroom/
http://www.thestar.com/life/technology/2012/10/30/technology_for_teachers_the_digital_cla
ssroom_has_arrived.html
Http://www.mouse.org/sites/default/files/MOUSE%20Quotes%20April%202011.pdf
http://www.mouse.org/sites/default/files/MOUSE%20Quotes%20April%202011.pdf
http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2012/teacher-survey-fetc/
http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2012/teacher-survey-fetc/
References