This is a powerpoint which lists several uses of technology at all levels of education.

1. Applying Technology in Schools

2. Technology in Elementary Schools Use internet video such as Brain Pop and United Streaming http://www.brainpopjr.com/ http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

3. Technology in Elementary Schools Technology centers which allow students to practice the following: Typing Skills Interactive Reading assignments on MyOnReader. Practice Spelling and Math on websites such as Spellcity.com and Mathcity.com

4. Technology in Elementary Schools Use of interactive whiteboards http://youtu.be/7O2X_2lhLtg

5. Technology in Secondary Schools Research assignments using websites and social media Power Point presentations as collaborative work.

6. Technology in Secondary Schools Most school have strict prohibition on cell phones. However, since many student use them anyway, teachers could allow students to use them as a research tool during lessons.

7. Technology in the Administration of Schools School Webpages Email Usage

8. Technology in the District Access to district homepage which provides the following information: Schools your child will attend. Your school’s performance rating Bus routes And much more vital information

9. Technology in the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Website available to all stakeholders on the following topics: Standards which should be taught at each grade level Study materials for state standardized testing Schools’ ratings on state standardized tests

10. Why Apply Technology? In today’s ever changing world technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Technology changes at the speed of light making what we thought of thirty years ago as unimaginable ordinary by today’s standards. If we want to effectively educate students and empower parents, we have to use and understand the technology of today.