Author Archives: Annie Casey

1. Digital Simulations And Models Digital simulations and models can help teachers more tangibly and clearly explain difficult concepts and can help students who are visual or tactile learners better understand the concepts. 2. You Can Now Finish a Degree Online For those that work all day and can’t go to class in person, online educationContinue reading “Ways Technology Has Improved the Scholastic Industry”

1. Run a Virtual Field Trip – If a location is out of reach due to logistical issues, you can simulate a virtual trip by buying a Google Cardboard for less than $15. There are apps you can use to explore famous buildings, such as the Empire State Building, and natural phenomena, such as theContinue reading “More Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom”

I went to a very large school and always had at least thirty people in each of my classes. Having that big of a classroom made it difficult to do fun activities or use technology because there wasn’t enough for everyone. The more I research “technology in the classroom” the more I wish I wouldContinue reading “Fun Classroom Activities Using Technology”

Online tools that help students complete assignments while still engaging them electronically can be very helpful to use in your classroom. Whether they’re working on a research essay, a presentation, a science project, or a math report, there are plenty tools available to make the process more engaging for students. 1. Kahoot! – This isContinue reading “Technology Tools To Help Students In The Classroom”

1. Technology is expensive and is always changing, and not all schools have the funds to keep up with all the latest technology. 2. There becomes a lack of clarity about the purpose of “school.” Technology is engaging on a creative level, but the students may be missing out on basic concepts like math andContinue reading “Problems With Technology in the Classroom”

1. Technology can be a distraction Identify specific projects, times during class, and your intentions for allowing the use of technology in the classroom. Creating expectations and guidelines for students, and sticking to them, will be important for them in respecting your boundaries. 2. Technology can disconnect students from social interactions By creating assignments thatContinue reading “The Cons of Technology in the Classroom”

1. Technology helps prepare students for their future careers 2. Technology helps teachers connect with students and all of their different learning styles 3. Technology enhances interactions with the students and teachers 4. Technology helps keep students engaged 5. Technology helps students be more responsible 6. Technology transforms the learning experience

1. Establish an electronics policy If you are a teacher who plans to use technology in the classroom, you should clearly explain what your rules are for acceptable use. If you do not have a policy in place, technology standards can seem arbitrary to students, which can lead to problems as the school year progresses.Continue reading “Tips On Using Technology in the Classroom”

In today’s classrooms, technology plays a major role. The generations before us had to learn to use computers, cameras, and iPhones. Students these days are now entering schools are already familiar with these technologies. This makes it very important for teachers to stay ahead of the learning curve when it comes to technology and itsContinue reading “Types of Technology Used in the Classroom”

Technology has had a significant impact on today’s classrooms. The abundance of new technology has changed that way teachers teach, and students learn. It is vital that teachers know how important it is that students develop technology skills so they will be more prepared when they enter the workforce. The growing presence of technology inContinue reading “Benefits of Technology in the Classroom”