Benefits of using technology in the classroom.

1. Benefits of Using
Technology in the
Classroom

2.  More student involvement, so
students aren’t bored and
inactive.

3. Expand cooperative
learning…..

5. Connect to real life
situations

6. Offer challenging

opportunities that
promote risk taking

7. Assist teachers in
 Developing interactive lessons
 Organization and grading policies
 Motivating students for involvement
 Reducing time gaps
 Preparing students for the real world
 Keeping students on task and interested

8. Teachers need to:
 Be trained in technology
 Be competent to use in classroom
 Actively engage all students
 Receive ongoing training
 Be required to incorporate into lesson planning
 Be the expert of technology use

9. Types of technology used in
classrooms today
• Active boards
• Projectors
• Document cameras
• Student computers
• Shared networks
• Internet
• Digital imaging
• Web development programs
• Art Design and Media production