Technology in the Classroom
Why Integrate Technology in the Classroom
Children have been raised with technology
Increased motivation
Higher retention rate
Social and academic benefits
Technology is the future
Applications and Programs That Use The Cloud
Evernote
Categorize classroom information and access with any device
Students can turn in notes and projects directly to teachers Evernote account. No need to keep track of or carry around numerous student's projects.
Students can access even when absent
Keep track of student progress
Google Apps
Google Docs
Google Calendar
Google Talk
Google Sites
Voice Thread
Interaction with people in and outside your social and academic circle
Beneficial for sharing information with substitute teachers
Student recorded responses
TeacherTube
Vetted videos that are appropriate for students and educators
Aide students in retention by hearing the same information but from a different angle
Teacher collaboration
Impact of Mobile Learning
Benefits of Mobile Learning
Higher retention rate
More individualized education
Increased motivation
Personalized content linked to a students base knowledge
Instant feedback and praise
Send teacher student results
Types of Mobile Learning
Ebooks
Smartphones
Apps and Programs
Internet Safety
Educate students to limit the release of personal information
Require safety course/quiz before allowed access to the internet
PBS Kids Webonauts Internet Academy
Cyber Smart Kids Quiz
Ethical Use of Technology
Copyrighting
Illegal dowloading
Intellectual property
Students learn how to vet websites and sources