Cantu- Ch. 6-7

Technology integration into the classroom is a key component to a teachers plan. As a Social Studies teacher, there are many ways to use technology in the classroom. As we head into the future, education focuses more and more on technology and moves away from traditional practices. The days of teaching young students cursive are all but over. Earlier and earlier these kids must learn the art of typing and using different software such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

As a teacher, I need to be aware of technologies usefulness in my classroom. Not only can I use the web to search and use different sources such as LOC or other interactive sites, but I can also have students learn and use technology in certain ways. They can search the Internet for different sources. They can perfect making effective and visually attractive PowerPoint or Prezi presentations. Students can learn how to use different pieces of technology such as camcorders during group projects. I will try to incorporate assignments that are based around different types of software as well as finding sources not on big search engines such as google.

Big question: How do we keep technology from being too big of a distraction in the classroom? How do we adapt lessons effectively for students who may not have to privilege of technology at home?

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