Natalie,
Document camera is a benefit when it comes to classroom technology. It is an exciting tool for both student and teacher. I have read that it is cost effective and can be intergrated with other types of technology.
Antoine Lewis
We use laptop computers for training videos. I think that helps break up the manotiny of lecture and also provides an mental state change for learning. Students can also use the laptops for electronic manuals. I think the use of these will help for the future as we can clearly see computers are here to stay and as we see less use of paper manuals and books.
Jonathon,
We are in a digital age and most students prefer options when learning due to various learning styles. A combination of lecture and videos is a good teaching method and use of classroom technology.
Antoine Lewis
I use Powerpoint, the internet, YouTube, DVD's, and an online grading system. What technology I use depends on the lesson. I find that using technology to enhance/complement a lesson helps to deliver the intended learning outcomes to a wide variety of learning styles.
Richard,
It is great that you provide various ways to deliver your lesson and use classroom technology. In the 21st century in bringing technology and education together is important as it allows for one to present content to different learning styles.
Antoine Lewis
In my English course, we are using computers to enhance several techniques including the use of job search engines, resume templates, and practice with Microsoft Word as it pertains to resume building.
I teach math at a technical school and in my classroom, I use several technology tools. I like using short power points when I need to give students notes and study guides. I do not have an overhead projector in my classroom, so I also like to use lecture videos that are available with our textbook. The reason why I use them is to give the students one clear view of how to solve the problems without my body blocking their view. I also use an electric gradebook that is through my school where my students can keep up with their grades, can communicate with students, and attach documents that the students may need.
Jose,
It is awesome to see that you are using technology in the classroom and incorporating resume building in your English course.
Antoine Lewis
Sherry,
It is awesome to see that you are using technology in the classroom especially as it relates to math. Many students today learn differently and having various delivery methods as it relates to a subject such as math is good.
Antoine Lewis
Technology I am currently using in class room is powerpoint.A times it helps students to understand better.I also use videoes and students have to submit assignments on line.
I am using variuos manufacturer supplied technologies, such as training videos and dealership simulations
saroj,
Powerpoint in the classroom is popular and has allowed students to learn by visually seeing what is being taught. Videos are helpful for those who struggle with lectures, and may do better visually seeing the content being applied.
Antoine Lewis
Terry,
This is the next generation of learning in the classroom. Videos and simulations can be empowering. Student can watch and apply what they learn. They get to learn from mistakes and emulate real life scenarios.
Antoine Lewis
I use a Document Processing program in my Office Technology class. It allows me to see the progress of my students instantly. In addition, I use Turnitin to check my students' papers for plagiarism.
These programs enable me to aid students in the completion of their assignments. They also allow me to give prompt feedback when necessary.
Paul,
Many instructors are finding it harder to prevent plagiarism with out technology such as turnitin. Giveing quality feeback is important as many students make several grammar mistakes as we are in the age of text messaging.
Antoine Lewis
I'm currently using Blackboard and provide instruction, assignments and assessments through this medium. It's six-month long as is required before attending the resident phase. Works great!
William,
Blackboard is a popular learning management system that helps students enrich all aspects of their education experience by engaging and assessing learners like you mentioned.
Antoine Lewis
I'm currently using myfinancelab, for a beginners finance class I'm instructing. It helps tremendously to reiterate my lectures. It helps the students with testing and vocabulary which ultimately helps them in retaining the information. It also allows me to assess their strengths and weaknesses in the subject matter.
aneisha,
MyFinanceLab is a great tool and use of classroom technology as students can refer back to information as you mentioned to study.
Antoine Lewis
We're required to use Turnitin.com at our school. A year ago, it was pretty helpful in allowing students to submit papers online and even grade them online- it was a true paperless solution. Yay!
Recently, they've implemented a new "feature" that makes a student wait 24 hours before re-submitting their work. I guess this is to prevent gaming the system by changing just a few words, but it really penalizes the students who wait to the last minute. Granted, students SHOULDN'T be waiting till the last minute, but we all know many of them do it. It's not against my rules to write a paper the night before class, but with Turnitin, that's not always an option anymore.
This, in my opinion, is an example of an overused technology that is starting to become more inconvenient than the old non-electronic way of doing things.
