Review: Using Technology In The Classroom

Johanna Salloum
EDU 225
3/11/12
Nicole Nanny Technology Review
Technology can be used in many ways and for many things. Computers in a classroom can be used in the classroom setting to start off the mornings. Computers are used all over the world and hold lots of information for many companies and small businesses as well. Because of the vast demand of technology in our world today, it is also important for us as teachers to have our students ready for this demand. Using technology in our classrooms is a great way of giving our students the incentive that they need to be comfortable with the use of technology. I will need to as the teacher really use my time wisely with
* Ease of use- has many articles where the students can learn many topics of interest; they are even able to create their very own avatar that will look like them when they sign in. * Cost- $0- * Reliability- as long as there is internet in the building there should be no problems, also the demand of computers as well plays a factor. * Availability- teacher should have an account already, so that his/her students will be able to get right onto the site. * Teacher or Learning outcome- the students are becoming more comfortable and also excited about technology in the classroom. * Website- http://www.dogonews.com/
ETL Learning * Usefulness in the classroom- students can take turns either being on the computer reading with a buddy or alone as
Skill levels go according with each child's pace as they work and learn the content. The Leap Pad Explorer enables each student one on one time and can also help teachers to create hands-on, technology-based centers for independent and small group work. Teaches the way students love to learn while learning at their own pace while engaging, motivating them. This is an interactive yet personalized learning environment that can motivate even the hard to reach students to reach for a higher learning or