Nowadays, technology is an important part of our lives. Because of it can help us easy to do everything and it can do something that humans can’t do it. Technology is developed continuously. It is very modern. Some people who develop it try to invent the new ones that all people need. Now there are many kinds of technology such about communication, commercial, industrial, etc. Furthermore, technology is a part of education.
In teaching and learning, teachers and students use it because it is an effective material. There are many materials that related to technology. Computer is the one of technology which is used in education. Computer is useful technology because it is the base of other one. In education, computer is necessary material that we can use it in classroom. Someone may think that “who should use this material.” Both teachers and students are the participants who using computer in their teaching and learning.
Computer is beneficial for every classroom especially, English language classroom. In English language classroom, teachers should integrate their teaching that use computer because they can find new information, lesson plans, teaching techniques, strategies, etc. and share their information to other teachers. Computer featuring audio, visual, and animation effects can make students more access to information. Computer application offers a sense of reality and cultivates students’ interest. Furthermore, teachers can integrate technology when they teach and assign works to their students such as the ELL case study, blogging, Podcasting, wiki, online discussion, etc. They will provide the effective to the classroom. Although computer application which is not appropriate, it can bring harm to our students. Before teachers use computer or other technology they have to study about them carefully.
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Simple Tool for Planning Classroom Web Content
Storyboards Make Designing a Class Website Easy
Technology integration is not only an idea being integrated into curriculum; some teachers are finding technology useful as an extension of their own planning and organization. Creating a website to enhance or compliment classroom activities is a popular step towards using more technology, but it is not always as easy as it looks. Putting in some time to plan the classroom web content can make this challenge a little easier.
Planning Educational Web Content
The most important, and first, step to creating a website for the classroom is to decide what it should contain. Is it a site with information primarily for parents, students, the community or a combination of all three? Should it contain homework assistance for students? Will it be used during class for webquests, special links for research or informational scavenger hunts, or a place to display student work? Will it contain a blog, wiki or other Web 2.0 content?
After the initial decisions are made, investigate what is already out there. Instead of creating everything from scratch, look at what other teachers have created. Also, explore template sites for possible layouts that would work well with the desired web content.
How Storyboards Help Design a Class Website
Storyboards are a visual tool that help plan a story or sequence of events. When used for planning the layout of a website, they can help the designer see how each page would be arranged and provide a description as to what information will be on the page. Since each page of the storyboard would relate to each page of the website, it is easy to rearrange the pages while designing the site. This provides a better idea as to what information is being placed where and how it will connect to other pages.
While designing a classroom website, the visual storyboard gives the teacher a way to both see a sketch of the page and read a description of the content. One page would represent the home page for the class website, and should have a way for a visitor, whether student or adult, to easily find the other pages as well as introduce the purpose of the website. Other pages should be designated to hold other specific content; for example, one page for homework assignments, a page for parent information, a page to link to student work that can be displayed online, and a page with useful links for an in-class research assignment.
Each page of the storyboard would represent one page of the website. Once the general content areas are known, the classroom teacher can plan where it will go. Not only will the storyboard provide a general sketch of each page but also a brief description as to what information will be on that page.
For more information about creating educational websites, visit Education World
Technology integration is not only an idea being integrated into curriculum; some teachers are finding technology useful as an extension of their own planning and organization. Creating a website to enhance or compliment classroom activities is a popular step towards using more technology, but it is not always as easy as it looks. Putting in some time to plan the classroom web content can make this challenge a little easier.
Planning Educational Web Content
The most important, and first, step to creating a website for the classroom is to decide what it should contain. Is it a site with information primarily for parents, students, the community or a combination of all three? Should it contain homework assistance for students? Will it be used during class for webquests, special links for research or informational scavenger hunts, or a place to display student work? Will it contain a blog, wiki or other Web 2.0 content?
After the initial decisions are made, investigate what is already out there. Instead of creating everything from scratch, look at what other teachers have created. Also, explore template sites for possible layouts that would work well with the desired web content.
How Storyboards Help Design a Class Website
Storyboards are a visual tool that help plan a story or sequence of events. When used for planning the layout of a website, they can help the designer see how each page would be arranged and provide a description as to what information will be on the page. Since each page of the storyboard would relate to each page of the website, it is easy to rearrange the pages while designing the site. This provides a better idea as to what information is being placed where and how it will connect to other pages.
While designing a classroom website, the visual storyboard gives the teacher a way to both see a sketch of the page and read a description of the content. One page would represent the home page for the class website, and should have a way for a visitor, whether student or adult, to easily find the other pages as well as introduce the purpose of the website. Other pages should be designated to hold other specific content; for example, one page for homework assignments, a page for parent information, a page to link to student work that can be displayed online, and a page with useful links for an in-class research assignment.
Each page of the storyboard would represent one page of the website. Once the general content areas are known, the classroom teacher can plan where it will go. Not only will the storyboard provide a general sketch of each page but also a brief description as to what information will be on that page.
For more information about creating educational websites, visit Education World
7 Technology Tips for the Classroom
Strategies and Techniques for Integrating Web 2.0 Tools
Harnessing technology to support teaching and learning requires careful planning to engage students in a meaningful manner. Igniting the learning spirit in students has always been a challenge for any teacher; however, technology provides the catalyst to challenge students to learn and use their imagination. Technological tools support learning by providing the ideal venue for engaging students who live in a fast paced technological world.
The abundance of technology tools and Web 2.0 applications available today provides a wealth of resources for any classroom, regardless of content area. The use of Twitter, Wikis, blogs, Google Docs, concept mapping tools, productivity applications, and more are at the finger tips of both teachers and students.
Tips for Integrating Technology.
The following seven tips are designed to stimulate thinking and discussion regarding the best ways to integrate Web 2.0 technology in the classroom.
1. Embrace new types of technology. Seek out other teachers who are using the technology or experts in the field to provide support. One example is the use of a class Wiki and meeting with other teachers who have prior experience with using Wikis in the classroom.
2. Let technology support content. Every teacher’s passion is the subject he teaches, making him the expert on the content. Let technology support this passion to communicate the need to know to students. One example is allowing students to develop podcasts about the content they learned to share the passion.
3. Students need personal connection. Students become vested in their own learning when they have examples of their work to show parents or friends on a class Wiki or blog. One example is when students develop a solution when completing a problem-based learning project and the results are posted for others to view.
4. Create a personal social network. Developing a personal network of trusted teachers, content area experts, and online resources is critical to integration of technology. The ability to call for help when needed is crucial to long-term application of any Web 2.0 technological tool. One example is the use of Twitter for creating a personal network of trusted people and resources.
5. Start small and expand. If integrating a new technological tool, begin with baby steps. Start with small student projects and then expand into larger projects as the level of comfort increases. This avoids frustration from jumping into the deep end first. One example is using interactive white boards in class. Their potential is unlimited; however, begin with basic interactive websites and then expand to other Web 2.0 tools.
6. Always have a backup. Planning for technology failure is critical to success. Websites have problems, computers get finicky, suddenly the school district blocks a website that is on the approved list, servers fail, the bulb blows on the computer projector, and many more things that can happen. This is the life of teaching with technology and back up plans always save the day. One example is to have alternative websites that provide the same support for the lesson as the primary website.
7. Let students help. Do not be afraid to let students help with technology and share their expertise. Often students have firsthand knowledge with a new technological tool from personal experience or use in other classes. This strategy personalizes the learning experience for students and the teacher gains new personal technological knowledge. One example is when the teacher is having problems with a Google Docs feature and a student provides a solution.
Making Connections with Technology in the ClassroomIntegrating Web 2.0 technological tools in the classroom is here to stay, as the emphasis on these tools increases daily. The days of only relying on textbooks and the school library are coming to an end. There is vast amount of knowledge on the web, teaching students to develop the passion for knowledge that is both readily available and accurate is a new skill all students need for the 21st Century.
http://teachingtechnology.suite101.com/article.cfm/7_technology_tips_for_the_classroom
Harnessing technology to support teaching and learning requires careful planning to engage students in a meaningful manner. Igniting the learning spirit in students has always been a challenge for any teacher; however, technology provides the catalyst to challenge students to learn and use their imagination. Technological tools support learning by providing the ideal venue for engaging students who live in a fast paced technological world.
The abundance of technology tools and Web 2.0 applications available today provides a wealth of resources for any classroom, regardless of content area. The use of Twitter, Wikis, blogs, Google Docs, concept mapping tools, productivity applications, and more are at the finger tips of both teachers and students.
Tips for Integrating Technology.
The following seven tips are designed to stimulate thinking and discussion regarding the best ways to integrate Web 2.0 technology in the classroom.
1. Embrace new types of technology. Seek out other teachers who are using the technology or experts in the field to provide support. One example is the use of a class Wiki and meeting with other teachers who have prior experience with using Wikis in the classroom.
2. Let technology support content. Every teacher’s passion is the subject he teaches, making him the expert on the content. Let technology support this passion to communicate the need to know to students. One example is allowing students to develop podcasts about the content they learned to share the passion.
3. Students need personal connection. Students become vested in their own learning when they have examples of their work to show parents or friends on a class Wiki or blog. One example is when students develop a solution when completing a problem-based learning project and the results are posted for others to view.
4. Create a personal social network. Developing a personal network of trusted teachers, content area experts, and online resources is critical to integration of technology. The ability to call for help when needed is crucial to long-term application of any Web 2.0 technological tool. One example is the use of Twitter for creating a personal network of trusted people and resources.
5. Start small and expand. If integrating a new technological tool, begin with baby steps. Start with small student projects and then expand into larger projects as the level of comfort increases. This avoids frustration from jumping into the deep end first. One example is using interactive white boards in class. Their potential is unlimited; however, begin with basic interactive websites and then expand to other Web 2.0 tools.
6. Always have a backup. Planning for technology failure is critical to success. Websites have problems, computers get finicky, suddenly the school district blocks a website that is on the approved list, servers fail, the bulb blows on the computer projector, and many more things that can happen. This is the life of teaching with technology and back up plans always save the day. One example is to have alternative websites that provide the same support for the lesson as the primary website.
7. Let students help. Do not be afraid to let students help with technology and share their expertise. Often students have firsthand knowledge with a new technological tool from personal experience or use in other classes. This strategy personalizes the learning experience for students and the teacher gains new personal technological knowledge. One example is when the teacher is having problems with a Google Docs feature and a student provides a solution.
Making Connections with Technology in the ClassroomIntegrating Web 2.0 technological tools in the classroom is here to stay, as the emphasis on these tools increases daily. The days of only relying on textbooks and the school library are coming to an end. There is vast amount of knowledge on the web, teaching students to develop the passion for knowledge that is both readily available and accurate is a new skill all students need for the 21st Century.
http://teachingtechnology.suite101.com/article.cfm/7_technology_tips_for_the_classroom
Using Technology in the Classroom
Using Technology in the Classroom
Teacher Tube, Online Resource for Educators.
Teacher Tube was created in response to the popular You Tube that thousands of students a day would watch from around the world. You Tube's content is user generated and subjects are varied, while Teacher Tube is generated mostly by educators to teach students and fellow teachers.
Today's students will spend many hours a day surfing the net, and Teacher Tube is an opportunity for students to learn by doing something they enjoy. Integrate technology in the classroom with the aid of Teacher Tube.
Teach Tube has thousands of videos that are categorized into sub topics for easy reference. Elementary, secondary, university and teacher tutorials are a few of the channels available. Content is generated by users, but they must adhere to educational topics. As well, they are vigilant in keeping the site safe from inappropriate videos. At first glance the site is overwhelming; however the search box will narrow down the amount of videos to view on a topic.
Teaching Tool
An educator has a great teaching aid for his students and himself at Teacher Tube. The site has fresh ideas to teach a topic or to use the video as an introduction to a lesson. If you are teaching multiplication there is a great skit by Abbott and Costello on how not to divide. The short clip gives humor and opens discussion on the incorrect ways to calculate a division equation. This simple video will capture the students' attention and allow the classroom teacher to give a mini lesson on division with the students are engaged.
Once you have found a great video, it is best to save as a favorite and write down the writer and/or the name of the video, otherwise you will become frustrated finding the video clip again. As well, peruse the site on a regular basis to find activities that would benefit your class. Students will be more willing to watch a video to learn a concept than read one in a book. At times the site becomes frustrating because there are countless videos and many that have little value to the teacher and student, but with that said, it is worth the effort to sift through the videos because there are many that would compliment a lesson.
Teacher Videos
Teacher Tube is a great resource for finding lesson ideas and ways to use some of the videos for a lesson. However, it is also a great avenue for teachers to create their own tutorials for their students. Teachers can create mini-clips that are put on Teacher Tube for students to watch at their own pace. A teacher can make a video on the steps involved to create a book report or to illustrate different science projects. Concepts that can be taught in a video are endless.
Integrating technology in the classroom is much easier today because teachers are helping teachers with sites such as Teacher Tube. Internet is a great resource for teachers and students.
http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/teaching_with_technology
Teacher Tube, Online Resource for Educators.
Teacher Tube was created in response to the popular You Tube that thousands of students a day would watch from around the world. You Tube's content is user generated and subjects are varied, while Teacher Tube is generated mostly by educators to teach students and fellow teachers.
Today's students will spend many hours a day surfing the net, and Teacher Tube is an opportunity for students to learn by doing something they enjoy. Integrate technology in the classroom with the aid of Teacher Tube.
Teach Tube has thousands of videos that are categorized into sub topics for easy reference. Elementary, secondary, university and teacher tutorials are a few of the channels available. Content is generated by users, but they must adhere to educational topics. As well, they are vigilant in keeping the site safe from inappropriate videos. At first glance the site is overwhelming; however the search box will narrow down the amount of videos to view on a topic.
Teaching Tool
An educator has a great teaching aid for his students and himself at Teacher Tube. The site has fresh ideas to teach a topic or to use the video as an introduction to a lesson. If you are teaching multiplication there is a great skit by Abbott and Costello on how not to divide. The short clip gives humor and opens discussion on the incorrect ways to calculate a division equation. This simple video will capture the students' attention and allow the classroom teacher to give a mini lesson on division with the students are engaged.
Once you have found a great video, it is best to save as a favorite and write down the writer and/or the name of the video, otherwise you will become frustrated finding the video clip again. As well, peruse the site on a regular basis to find activities that would benefit your class. Students will be more willing to watch a video to learn a concept than read one in a book. At times the site becomes frustrating because there are countless videos and many that have little value to the teacher and student, but with that said, it is worth the effort to sift through the videos because there are many that would compliment a lesson.
Teacher Videos
Teacher Tube is a great resource for finding lesson ideas and ways to use some of the videos for a lesson. However, it is also a great avenue for teachers to create their own tutorials for their students. Teachers can create mini-clips that are put on Teacher Tube for students to watch at their own pace. A teacher can make a video on the steps involved to create a book report or to illustrate different science projects. Concepts that can be taught in a video are endless.
Integrating technology in the classroom is much easier today because teachers are helping teachers with sites such as Teacher Tube. Internet is a great resource for teachers and students.
http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/teaching_with_technology
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