Effective use of technology in classroom
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Students enjoy using technology in the classroom because it engages them through hands-on, collaborative learning experiences. Technology allows teachers to move from passive lectures to facilitating active, student-centered learning. It also connects classroom lessons to real-world situations. Effective technology tools for education include interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors, blogs, wikis, social networks, and multimedia/VoIP software. These tools support collaborative projects, online discussions, and learning anywhere, anytime through personal learning networks.
Effective use of technology in classroom
- 1. Effective Use of Technology in Classroom: 21st Century Literacy Skills By: Imran Khan Lecturer- MIS & HRM Syscoms college Abu Dhabi, UAE
- 2. What STUDENTS Like? Be Passive but they are reactive. Be Impressed by “WOW” Factor. Be Challenged in a positive way. Be Acknowledged for their contribution & Presence. Be Engaged through the learning content. STUDENTS Like to……
- 3. In a nutshell, Students want us….. To stop being BORING
- 4. Why use TECHNOLOGY in Education Technology in the classroom will enable you to experiment, innovate and offer richer learning experiences And sometimes just 10 minutes will do it! One of the best reasons for integrating technology in the classroom is that the focus is moved from the teacher to learning.
- 6. The teacher then becomes a facilitator; they support students and provide them guidance as they discover new information. Teachers can assign more complex assignments requiring students to use higher-order thinking skills.
- 7. Connect to the REAL LIFE Situation
- 8. Students learn required information, while also learning new technology Helps you cater to all of your different types of learners Keeps students engaged in their learning Concrete way of learning Keeps teachers and students up to date on the latest technology being used Fun and interesting way for teachers to enhance their lessons
- 9. There are so many ways to use technology in your Classroom
- 10. Enter the 21st Century…
- 11. Why Go Global? “The World is Flat” We are no longer bound by four walls of classroom Authentic learning experiences
- 12. Why Go Global? Learning (and life) is networked, digital, connected. Create an authentic classroom environment.
- 13. Why Go Global? Tap into the energy that our students bring to class. Embrace the way they learn in order to effectively engage and teach.
- 14. The Technology Toolbox How to pick the right tools for the job
- 15. Tool Box : Technology in Classroom Active Boards Document Cameras
- 16. Projectors Digital Imaging Tool Box : Technology in Classroom
- 17. Internet & Online Media
- 18. Tool Box: Blogs Features of a blog: Entries posted in consecutive order, newest on top Comments from readers extend classroom learning Personal learning journal
- 19. Tool Box: Wikis Features of a wiki Easy to create website Easy collaboration beyond classroom Extend discussion beyond the classroom Trackable page edits
- 20. Tool Box: Social Networking Features of Social Networks Create groups of learners Facilitate forum discussions Personal reflection space within a community Members take ownership of their learning Easily upload multimedia
- 21. Tool Box: Collaborative Multimedia Features of multimedia tools Integration of multiple media Subscription service (podcasts) Collaboration on digital storytelling (VoiceThread)
- 22. Tool Box: VoIP Features of VOIP Audio/video e-mail Audio/video chat Recording discussions
- 23. The Ultimate Goal Learning anytime, anywhere. Develop a global Personal Learning Network Communicate, Connect and Collaborate
- 24. Students enjoy learning through TECHNOLOGY, they love the Hands On Experience, they enjoy working with their team members!
- 25. Resources All resources for this presentation can be found at: http://developingtheglobalstudent.wikispaces.com/