Presentation 2
- 1. Technology in the Classroom Ashley Ambers, Krysta Beach, Katrina Byrum, Jarek Jenkins, Kassandra Sikes
- 2. Inquiry Question In what ways can technology be beneficial in the classroom?
- 3. Resources for Students Educational games Homework help Facts Health and nutrition How to be ‘green’ Keyboarding Tutorials
- 4. Resources for Parents Tutorials on how to use mobile devices, Facebook, apps, computers, etc. Information about the new technical age and what it means Lessons, videos, tutorials for how to be safe and effective with technology for kids Workshops for parents on how to navigate all aspects of online Family media management Internet safety Social networking Role models and stereotypes
- 5. Teaching with Technology How can technology help you? Online collaboration tools Presentation software Tablets Course management tools Clickers and smartphones Lecture capture tools
- 6. Resources for Schools Professional development Why use it? ❏ Boosts engagement for at risk students ❏ Closes achievement gap ❏ Increases learning
- 7. Assistive Technology Assistive technology (AT) is available to help individuals with many types of disabilities — from cognitive problems to physical impairment. Types of Assistive Technology: ❏ Abbreviation Expanders: allows user to create and store frequently used words or phrases in a word processing format. ❏ Alternative keyboards: special keyboards that have overlays making it easier to type ❏ Audio books and publications ❏ Proofreading programs ❏ Speech-recognition programs: computer that works with your voice. Student simply speaks into a microphone and words appear on a screen
- 8. Types of Assistive Technology
- 9. But What if my School Can’t Afford it?!? If your school is low on funding for technology, there are a few options at your disposal. There are grants you can apply for as well as other sites and specifically designed to help raise money for technology in the classrooms. Here are some potential resources: Grants.gov: This site looks intimidating because of the number of grants available. However, this number can be cut down quickly with a search and quantifiers. Funding Factory.com: Not limited to just schools, Funding Factory is a program that you can send in used printer and toner cartridges, as well as old cell phones in exchange for a donation to your cause (such as new equipment for your class). Start a drive to get the community involved, earn money for your school, and help the environment too!
- 10. But What if my School Can’t Afford it?!? Computers Recycling Center (CRC.org): Similar to Funding Factory, one of CRC’s primary goals is to keep old equipment out of landfills. However, they deal with larger equipment, like old computers. They try to repair equipment before recycling it, and if successful donate to public causes, such as schools. You can apply for a computer at their website. Computers for Learning: CfL is a government program through the General Services Administration that sponsors the transfer of excess computers and peripherals (i.e. keyboards, mouse, etc.) from government agencies to schools and educational nonprofit groups. Schools do not pay for the equipment but do have to pay the shipping and if necessary, refurbishing. CfL operates a website where schools can register, search for and request particular items.
- 12. Resources "Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview." Reading Rockets. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. "Media and Digital Literacy: Resources for Parents." Edutopia. 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2016. "Teaching with Technology." Center for Teaching and Learning. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. "Welcome, Parents." Ikeepsafeorg RSS. Web. 15 Feb. 2016.