3. Classroom setup
The most basic classroom setup, which allows instructors to use technology as part of their
teaching, is one in which there is a computer, a network connection (either wired or
wireless) and a projection system. This allows instructors to perform demonstrations,
present material, illustrate how to use software, show Web sites, etc.
Teacher involvement and readiness
Instructors should spend an efficient amount of time to prepare themselves for whatever is
going to be taught. They should familiarize themselves with their presentation, that way
they can interact with students while teaching so that the information can be learned
better.
Student participation
To have real participation and interaction, students need to have computers with network
and power connections they can use in the classroom. For college level students, the best
interaction in a classroom setting where the class is taught primarily using some form of
technology is to bring their laptop to class. That is if the professor allows them.
4. Instant messaging in an after school tutoring lab was one helpful
way.
The students can choose to email a problem or something
else that they needed help with, and the teacher would
instant message them back explaining in detail how to solve
the problem and/or answer the question.
PowerPoint's are used in the classroom setting when the teacher
wanted to present new information.
5. Technology has delivered an ever-accelerating learning curve which
everyone must keep up with, teachers have begun to see that they must
learn to work differently with their students in order for education to
remain relevant and effective.
Teachers have developed the ability to demonstrate how these
technologies can be used for academic purposes and convey the educational
advantages of computers and the Internet to their students.
Some teachers often take classes on how to use certain features and
devices in their own classroom.
