Youtube! Thank goodness for technology . I have found that intergrating Youtube and other tech sites help with student learning and participation in the classroom . Since they all have smart phones why not let them use them for learning instead of texting friends ect.
I integrate technology into my classes by having the students research information and place into an appropriate format on the topic I'm teaching.
Sandra,
This is a great idea for implementing technology. What subject(s) do you teach?
Tremayne Simpson
I like to have at least one assignment in class where students are allowed one lifeline. they get to use their laptop, phone, calculator, or any other device to get help.
Some innovative ways that technology is integrated in the course's I teach include:
1. Embedding video clips that coincide with the lecture into Powerpoints;
2. For group presentations, I encourage students to think outside the box; rather than use standard Powerpoint slides to convey a message, create a video; and
3. During classroom discussions, I throw out a question, and have students go online to find possible answers to what was asked. Not only does it provide the opportunity hear what others have "discovered", but it hones their research skills.
What is a diagnostic computer? Can such computers be beneficial across multiple disciplines? What types of technology do you use with this computer?
this one has been easy for us at MMI. all of the manufacturer service manuals and all other technical documents have been transferred over to digital formatting. so in addition to teaching them how to use a service manual we get to teach them how to use and navigate pdfs and things like that
When doing recipe costing or sales analysis I help my students to build spreadsheets that allow them to test many possible scenarios without having to recalculate all their work every time they make a change.
Many tech-savvy teachers I know have used Microsoft PowerPoint to create review games based on famous game shows, including “Jeopardy,†“The Weakest Link,†and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?†These templates are available online for teachers to download and revise, including their own content.
I let my class take note with their phones, and tablets. I have them lookup information that we are learning in class. I have them do a power point on what they have learned in class.
Integrating technology can be hard if your school is not on top of their IT. Smart boards are nice to have, but there must be staff training. I have been working hard to stay up to date with all the technology that is out there. I know that technology is good when it comes to teaching and learning. The more processes one has to teach with the better, as we know all students learn different.
We use the surface tablets at my work. they are nice because I can create a power point which they can access through a shared file. it also has a usb port so i can pull information from different resources.
An awesome way would be for each student to have his or her own tablet with video animation images and videos to follow along with the course material.
I try to use the internet (youtube, social media, etc.) to show how effective technology can be in furthering ones career and knowledge. That being said, it's important to understand that technology merely offers us more tools with which to make our job easier. It cannot replace the human component and we must focus on using technology correctly, which includes a healthy dose of skepticism regarding new technologies. There is always a trade off and we must focus on people and learning more than than technology for its own sake.
We use various online learning resources including lab simulators and CD assignments. We also often assign material that requires research and ask the students to present some of that material to the class by creating power point presentations.
on our lesson plan we encurage the students to do projects like powerpoint presentations and also they have access to a virtual training program to practice some medial procedures
Lisa,
I have used the PowerPoint game templates and they are definitely engaging for the students. A simple exam review session can be transformed into an ultra, competitive game show, in which all of the students are anxious to display their knowledge of course content.
Tremayne Simpson
When I teach a subject like Anatomy, I can't just sit there lecturing about the valves, chambers, vessels, etc. I must use animations so that the students can see where these areas are beyond the the textbook diagrams. Using animation brings the structure to life and full understanding is achieved. The "ah ha" moment happens and they become more interested in what I have to deliver to them.
Ive found that I can have the students utilize their phones and they really enjoy being able to look up something right away on their own. We provide free Wi-fi at our school and these days it is rare for a student to not have a smart phone, laptop, or tablet. If there are students without, they can either buddy up or borow mine.
I have students make oral presentation using PowerPoint or Movie Maker. They need to create the message and use the technology.
For the assignment
I require:
1. Photographs they have taken
2. Sound or music as part of the presentation
3. Insert a video clip as part of the assignment
