Wednesday, October 27, 2010

High-Tech Classrooms

As technology advances, many teachers are reluctant to utilize the new tools available to them.  According to the US Department of Education, though, bringing technology into the classroom can have some huge benefits.  The key is in using the right types of gadgets.  The best items to use are those that are interactive.  Tools  that allow students to be more involved in what they're learning are best.  Using these types of items increases student motivation and readies students for a technologically based business world.  Some important things to remember when trying to implement new technologies at a school:

-Use it often.  Students cannot benefit from the technology if they're only exposed to it a few times a week.
-Be sure to have properly functioning tools.
-Always have a tech-support person handy.
-Be sure all teachers are properly trained.

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