10 Things Every Teacher Should Know About Technology - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T07:37:41Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:96384?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A1083482&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noConcerning number 4 on the li…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-26:649749:Comment:10833352015-10-26T04:28:55.459ZMike Kerrhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MikeKerr
<p>Concerning number 4 on the list:</p>
<p>There are many different platforms for teachers to take advantage of as they create lessons. A majority of resources come from online website-based services. The top two places to look at when looking for effective tools to guide a lesson would be Google and Microsoft. Both of these provide web-based services that the student can work on at school and continue at their homes if they run out of time. Google’s tools such as Google Docs and Google…</p>
<p>Concerning number 4 on the list:</p>
<p>There are many different platforms for teachers to take advantage of as they create lessons. A majority of resources come from online website-based services. The top two places to look at when looking for effective tools to guide a lesson would be Google and Microsoft. Both of these provide web-based services that the student can work on at school and continue at their homes if they run out of time. Google’s tools such as Google Docs and Google Forms even provide a service that allows students to work on a project together over the Internet in real time regardless of their various locations. Microsoft also provides platforms to make such as OneDrive that can give cloud access to students at the teacher’s discretion for access to files like Powerpoints, PDFs, Word Documents and video and audio files. Furthermore, teachers can use services provided by developers that operate independently from major corporations. Programs like Cartoonist, Animoto, and Prezi are effective and versatile presentation programs that will engage students more than a standard Powerpoint or overhead projector. </p> I will be discussing number 8…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-26:649749:Comment:10834942015-10-26T02:40:02.777ZJonathon Newkirkhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JonathonNewkirk
<p>I will be discussing number 8 on the list.</p>
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<p>Knowing what technology is appropriate for each age and grade level is extremely important in educational technology. This is because as a teacher, you do not want to use high school technology for a elementary classroom. When a teacher uses technology that is not age appropriate, chaos starts in the students' brains. When the student start to panic, learning is not happening. When the students do not learn, the teacher is not…</p>
<p>I will be discussing number 8 on the list.</p>
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<p>Knowing what technology is appropriate for each age and grade level is extremely important in educational technology. This is because as a teacher, you do not want to use high school technology for a elementary classroom. When a teacher uses technology that is not age appropriate, chaos starts in the students' brains. When the student start to panic, learning is not happening. When the students do not learn, the teacher is not successfully doing his or her job. Using age appropriate technology makes a world of difference in everyone involved in the classroom. This means that the teacher is being successful in making sure the students are learning, the students are taking something away from the lesson, the principal is happy, and it leads to the parents being happy that their kids are being educated properly. There are many technology friendly apps out there to use in every classroom from 1st grade to senior level high school students, just search for them. If you search it, you will find it. Make the technology fun and inviting for the students and yourself. Enjoy the use of technology in the classroom, do not look down on it because the students will notice and it will not be fun for them anymore.</p> In regards to number two on t…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-26:649749:Comment:10835852015-10-26T02:38:18.623ZCatherine B.https://www.classroom20.com/profile/CatherineB
<p>In regards to number two on this list, I think it is more important than ever that teachers teach and display good and smart practices online and with technology.</p>
<p>In dealing with social media, some of the most important aspects of that should be demonstrated and taught are how students should respond to hateful comments or online bullying. They should also be taught to be mindful of the images and other things they share on social media and also learn the importance using the privacy…</p>
<p>In regards to number two on this list, I think it is more important than ever that teachers teach and display good and smart practices online and with technology.</p>
<p>In dealing with social media, some of the most important aspects of that should be demonstrated and taught are how students should respond to hateful comments or online bullying. They should also be taught to be mindful of the images and other things they share on social media and also learn the importance using the privacy settings and not allowing just anyone to see who and where they are . Teachers should also demonstrate these things in their own personal use of social media. </p>
<p>In regards to students using online resources in the classroom, they need to learn how to make appropriate and thoughtful responses on forum posts and in the comments sections of articles. They also should learn to respect the opinions of others and remember that when they make hatful comments they are not attacking a computer, they are hurting a persons. </p>
<p>Finally, students should be encouraged to post and share their own ideas and creativity.</p> I would like to discuss how u…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-25:649749:Comment:10833302015-10-25T22:58:59.577ZEmily Hugheshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EmilyHughes
<p>I would like to discuss how using technology to communicate with student' parents is important. </p>
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<p>Most times the involvement of the parents in the student's education is very depended on the parents. As teachers, we will be expected to see parents who want a hand in everything their student is doing, or we will see parents who are fully unaware of what their student is doing in school. Either way, a teacher needs to inform his or her students' parents about what is going on. A…</p>
<p>I would like to discuss how using technology to communicate with student' parents is important. </p>
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<p>Most times the involvement of the parents in the student's education is very depended on the parents. As teachers, we will be expected to see parents who want a hand in everything their student is doing, or we will see parents who are fully unaware of what their student is doing in school. Either way, a teacher needs to inform his or her students' parents about what is going on. A few ways a teacher can do this is by simply sending out a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly email announcement wheel to the parents about upcoming events the students are participating in. On the note of emails, a teacher can quickly send an email to a students' parents if their child is excelling in an area, or if their child has been misbehaving. It is a quick way to inform parents of their students' progress during the day. Another idea to use technology to interact with students' parents is by having a classroom website. This website will inform students and teachers about upcoming events and past events, it can even have a private tab that displays the students work. This way the parents have access to see what their students are writing about and you are in communication with them. Using technology to communicate with your students' parents is an important way for teachers to use technology.</p> I will discuss number 7 on yo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-24:649749:Comment:10834822015-10-24T19:47:23.056ZSarah Gammonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SarahGammon
<p>I will discuss number 7 on your list.</p>
<p>As educators, we are responsible for utilizing technology to the best of our ability. Part of our job is to expose our students to different means of learning in order to better their quality of education. This includes the use of technology, but the difficulty comes when our students do not have the same technological resources and exposure to technology, especially at home.</p>
<p>Some students have access to technology from a young age, but…</p>
<p>I will discuss number 7 on your list.</p>
<p>As educators, we are responsible for utilizing technology to the best of our ability. Part of our job is to expose our students to different means of learning in order to better their quality of education. This includes the use of technology, but the difficulty comes when our students do not have the same technological resources and exposure to technology, especially at home.</p>
<p>Some students have access to technology from a young age, but others do not. The school you teach at could possibly contribute to the access your students will have to technology. For example, in a low income school or urban poor area, more students do not have knowledge concerning technology. It is unfair for an educator to require the use of technology at home when some students may not have access to any. Now a days teachers are integrating more homework assignments that involve a computer or internet access, but in reality, not all students can access these means. There will always be some students who have limited access or exposure to technology. A teacher should therefore strive to create a learning environment for all socioeconomic backgrounds and learners.</p>
<p>Besides socioeconomic status, students also have various amounts of exposure to technology. Some are more comfortable with using technology and understand different tools that are available, but some have not had this experience. Today, younger children seem to be exposed to technology more than ever before. Therefore, we should continue to add to their knowledge of technology, but we should also make sure other classmates have exposure in the classroom to technology, especially if this exposure lacks at home.</p>
<p>How do we address these issues? We do not simply need to eradicate the use of technology if some of our classroom does not have the resources at home, but rather, we should use class time to expose all of our students to new forms of technology. This could include an hour in the computer lab to work on a paper or simply introducing different modes of technology to our students. This time could allow for questions that otherwise could not be answered at home. Technology should be used within the classroom, especially in such advancing times, in order to educate and expose students to new information.</p> I will be addressing number 3…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-22:649749:Comment:10832242015-10-22T18:30:24.801ZCassidy Laurel Robertshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CassidyLaurelRoberts
<p>I will be addressing number 3 on your list. </p>
<p>It's extremely important for teachers to have an understanding of how their students learn when trying to incorporate technology into the classroom. Technology is very vast and has the potential to reach many learning styles. However, some technology may not cover every learning style at the same time. </p>
<p>The three learning styles that teachers hear of most frequently are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic or tactile. The last learning…</p>
<p>I will be addressing number 3 on your list. </p>
<p>It's extremely important for teachers to have an understanding of how their students learn when trying to incorporate technology into the classroom. Technology is very vast and has the potential to reach many learning styles. However, some technology may not cover every learning style at the same time. </p>
<p>The three learning styles that teachers hear of most frequently are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic or tactile. The last learning style is probably the most difficult to incorporate into the use of technology.</p>
<p>A student who learns by seeing or visualizing would do well with programs that allow the child to participate using their sight and memory. This may include maybe a matching game, the website Kahoot, an interactive map, a timed math exercise, etc. Their are many ways to meet the needs of a child who learns visually through technology. </p>
<p>A student who learns through hearing or an auditory learner would do well with websites that allow them to listen to books or articles, rather than reading them. Or perhaps this student would prosper through websites such as VoiceThread where the student interacts with a text or assignment through sound. This particular student may not have ability to see and comprehend, but rather hear and comprehend. </p>
<p>A student may learn through action or a kinesthetic learner. This student may need to physically do something in order to fully grasp a particular concept. Interactive/hands on programs would fit best for this type of learner. That may mean using programs such as a Smart Board. This would allow the student to answer questions by physically dragging the answer to the question. Or maybe this learner needs an interactive map where he/she can place the cursor over some sort of land mark and then read the facts on it. Or perhaps a chart where the student needs to match a specific leaf to a specific tree. Maybe the student will have to walk around and explore before coming back and electronically recording his/her data. These students will need programs that require physical interaction and involvement. </p>
<p>Teachers can meet these needs in multiple ways. Perhaps creating stations where students choose a station that fits their learning style and speed. Most importantly the teacher needs to be able to recognize the need for a variety of technological programs and ideas. The teacher will have cater his/her teaching to meet the needs of the different styles and paces of the students. Everyone learns completely differently! Technology is a wonderful source to introduce to learners of all shapes and sizes!</p>
1. Be able to balance the u…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-19:649749:Comment:10822092015-10-19T15:20:26.230ZCatherine B.https://www.classroom20.com/profile/CatherineB
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<p>1. Be able to balance the use of technology and other non-tech classroom resources (when to turn off the ipads)</p>
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<p>2. Model and teach responsible digital citizenship</p>
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<p>3. Recognize that not all students learn the same way and be able to use technology to cater to different learning styles and levels.</p>
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<p>4. Have a wide knowledge of what different technologies are available and how they work.</p>
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<p>5. Being able to use technology to…</p>
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<p>1. Be able to balance the use of technology and other non-tech classroom resources (when to turn off the ipads)</p>
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<p>2. Model and teach responsible digital citizenship</p>
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<p>3. Recognize that not all students learn the same way and be able to use technology to cater to different learning styles and levels.</p>
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<p>4. Have a wide knowledge of what different technologies are available and how they work.</p>
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<p>5. Being able to use technology to make the class fun and effective</p>
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<p>6. Be able to provide activities that allow students to work collaboratively</p>
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<p>7. Recognize that all the students do not have the same technological resources at home.</p>
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<p>8. Knowing what technology is appropriate for each age level</p>
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<p>9. Communication with students’ parents</p>
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<p>10. Using technology for administrative purposes</p>
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<p> </p> I think the biggest thing the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-10-16:649749:Comment:10815742015-10-16T13:36:42.830ZLauren Skidmorehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LaurenSkidmore
<p>I think the biggest thing they need to know is first how to use the technology application themselves before implementing it in a classroom. Here is a list of top things teachers should know:</p>
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<p>1. Don't be afraid</p>
<p>2. Always ask questions</p>
<p>3. Use your tech facilitator at your school, it is their job to help you</p>
<p>4. Take notes </p>
<p>5. Practice using and creating with the application </p>
<p>I think the biggest thing they need to know is first how to use the technology application themselves before implementing it in a classroom. Here is a list of top things teachers should know:</p>
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<p>1. Don't be afraid</p>
<p>2. Always ask questions</p>
<p>3. Use your tech facilitator at your school, it is their job to help you</p>
<p>4. Take notes </p>
<p>5. Practice using and creating with the application </p> For the PD I did for my staff…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-09-19:649749:Comment:10787842015-09-19T20:47:48.282ZLynhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Lyn782
<p>For the PD I did for my staff I started with Google (drive, docs, slides, forms, etc.). There are so many great tools that teachers and students can use. It is a great way for students to collaborate while each being able to work independently. I also included active participation apps like poll everywhere and plickers (my students love both). Socrative is great for online quizzes and surveys as the results are instantaneous and you can download the info on an excel…</p>
<p>For the PD I did for my staff I started with Google (drive, docs, slides, forms, etc.). There are so many great tools that teachers and students can use. It is a great way for students to collaborate while each being able to work independently. I also included active participation apps like poll everywhere and plickers (my students love both). Socrative is great for online quizzes and surveys as the results are instantaneous and you can download the info on an excel spreadsheet.</p>
<p>When working with my students (7th and 8th) grade, I always start with the basics: word and simple internet navigation. It is amazing how little students know about basic skills (emailing, attaching documents, saving to a particular place or in a particular format, opening multiple tabs, etc.).</p>
<p>It is important to remind teachers that they need to be patient (students will have diverse abilities) and understand that using technology in the beginning will likely take longer than anticipated. The work you put into frontloading, however, will pay off later in the year.</p> Susan, I completely agree wit…tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-09-19:649749:Comment:10786972015-09-19T20:39:24.555ZLynhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Lyn782
<p>Susan, I completely agree with your top 10. I recently did a PD for some of my staff on integrating technology, and those are many of the tips that I shared with them: particularly #5 and 10.</p>
<p>Susan, I completely agree with your top 10. I recently did a PD for some of my staff on integrating technology, and those are many of the tips that I shared with them: particularly #5 and 10.</p>