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Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology
Started this discussion. Last reply by Katie Mallette Feb 6. 114 Replies 1 Like
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Katie Mallette replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
Unfortunately, technology is something all teacher's need to be using in the classroom. Again, the idea of presenting work using technology is a great idea! Students don't seem to mind logging into the computers at school,…
Maria Smith replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
I suggest to do collaboration per grade level to address specific grade level needs. Sometimes we present professional development but some grade level can't seem to fit it in their curriculum or even wrap their minds in using specific…
Stacey Bell replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
The best way to get teachers to use technology is during professional development, let them create things that they can actually use. It is easier to learn how to do something by actually doing it rather then being shown how to do it. If…
Patty Lewis replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
Make sure that the professional development involves the teachers actually making something that will be ueful to them personally in their classroom. Once they use the technology to create something meaningful to them, and realize how easy it…
Paul Anderson replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
While I do agree that technology is not always the best option, the same as sometimes using a pencil is more appropriate than a pen. But I think one of the problems some people have, is they try to infuse technology into the lessons that they…
Thomas Nixon replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
I think one key to integrating technology is to make sure that the curriculum or particular lesson allows for the use of technology. I know some teachers feel as if technology gets thrown at them but maybe a smart board does not work with the…
Kate Mason replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
Professional development is a great way to introduce new technologies but I have found that it's more beneficial if you also give them time to use the technology during the PD to create something for their lessons or practice with guidance.…
Matt Bury replied to Michelina Thornton's discussion 'Effective Ways to get Teachers to Use Technology'
A point worth mentioning is that in some cases, depending on where you're working, there are systemic problems: http://www.alternet.org/education/153680/why_is_public_education_being_outsourced_to_online_charter_schools/
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- I am the new Tech Coordinator at my school. I have been teaching K-3 for the last 10 years. I am excited to teach teachers how to integrate technology in the curriculum.
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- At 1:22pm on December 31, 2008,
Mark Cruthers said… - Hi Michelia,
With your work as Tech Coordinator at at your elementary school, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service.
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