I believe there are many ways to integrate technology. Instead of writing a paper, they could do a powerpoint presentation. I've also done "webquests" before. In place of me lecturing on a topic, I will have students do a sort of scavenger hunt online to find the information and then we come back together as a class to discuss.
I encourage the students to utilize the internet when doing research on food. Sometimes we even look up answers to their questions together. We also utilize powerpoints and a student portal.
Since my classroom is a sewing studio (fashion design) I am already using technology to teach all my courses. These are sewing machines, sergers, buttonhole makers, hemming machines, electric cutters, industrial irons and ironing boards, and a computer with creative suite to help students in creating presentations, printing, and conducting research to complete their assignments. Beyond the classroom experience, I make sure that my lesson plans include assignments that require for students to do research on fashion websites, trend forecasters, and I also try to create (graded) online discussions where it is mandatory for everyone to participate and interact outside the classroom setting.
Integrating technology into the course will help students understand the subject matter better and with ease. technology is an imporatnt part of our dauly life nowadays.
TERESITA,
In addition, students appreciate pedagogical innovations and the new technologies that are used in the classroom could enhance their learning experience. However it is important that we do not overwhelm them with too many technological enhancements, because it could cause a little confusion during the lecture.
Tremayne Simpson
Caren,
Do your students communicate on the course discussion board of the student portal? It is a great way to continue to the course discussions, outside of the physical classroom.
Tremayne Simpson
Martha,
You have found effective ways to integrate technology in your classroom. Whenever possible, I make sure to post questions to the discussion board, because it enables the students to interact (with course content) outside of the classroom.
Tremayne Simpson
Adding technology that is easily dipslyed from our diagnostic computers is very helpful when cementing individual content
Erin,
These are great methods for integrating technology into your courses. I have also use classroom blogs as an innovative method for student interaction and participation.
Tremayne Simpson
I agree the classes Iteach are always being filled with info from venders peaple that serve in the industry and online data .
Sean,
How do your students respond to the technology that you implement in the class?
Tremayne Simpson
eric,
How do your students respond to the adopted material (from the vendors) that is implemented into the course? Do students provide input on the acquisitions of new technology for the program?
Tremayne Simpson
We instruct antique motorcycle restoration in the class I'm involved in. The students have fun using the old mechanical meters on electrical problems, but they can easily see that using modern, state of the art test equipment not only is more accurate, it's also easier to use
James,
It is great that they have the opportunity to compare and contrast (the old tools versus the new tools). Are there ever situations where your students prefer using the older tools, instead of the modern tools?
Tremayne Simpson
I ask students to research recipes online to enhance the materials taught in class. I also ask them to view platings of contemporary restaurant to get a better idea of the requirements that will be placed on them in the workplace.
In one of my courses, we use an engine dyno and a chassis dyno to measure the horsepower and torque an engine is producing. After the students get to run a stock engine on the dyno, they have the chance to make several high performance upgrades before running the engine again. After running the modified engine they are asked what they expected to gain from the modifications, and why they did or did not meet those expectations.
Hello,
If you are having a class discussion and a word, concept, or question arises, I will sometimes give students the option of researching and presenting their discovery to the class. I usually assign a few extra credit points.
Carol Myslinski
Hello,
If we are having a classroom discussion, and a question arises regarding a definition or idea, I will offer students extra credit to research this information and present it to the class.
Carol Myslinski
Cynthia,
I also like to create my own PowerPoints. This way I can tailor the examples to suit my students' learning styles.
Carol Myslinski
I have used word documents with screen blocks to hide answers and use these in games of tic tac toe and jeopardy
