Today's learner is called a 21st Century Learner, they are digital natives born into technology. By the time a child is 2 years old they have already been exposed to various types of technology - TV, computer, cell phones, etc.
It is no wonder that when children enter the school system, they are better engaged when they are able to use technology in the classroom. There are so many ways to use technology as a tool in the classroom to enhance the learning of the students. However, there are many teachers not using technology in the elementary grades either because they are not sure what to use it for, not sure how to use it or don't have the time to learn it.
Today we will show you some ways to use technology as a tool in your classroom. There are so many ways to use technology we couldn't possibly cover them all in this one session so the goal is for you to learn a few new tools that you can implement when you go back to your classroom.
Infusing Technology into the Elementary Classroom
Today's learner is called a 21st Century Learner, they are digital natives born into technology. By the time a child is 2 years old they have already been exposed to various types of technology - TV, computer, cell phones, etc.
It is no wonder that when children enter the school system, they are better engaged when they are able to use technology in the classroom. There are so many ways to use technology as a tool in the classroom to enhance the learning of the students. However, there are many teachers not using technology in the elementary grades either because they are not sure what to use it for, not sure how to use it or don't have the time to learn it.
Today we will show you some ways to use technology as a tool in your classroom. There are so many ways to use technology we couldn't possibly cover them all in this one session so the goal is for you to learn a few new tools that you can implement when you go back to your classroom.