By now, hopefully, you have embraced technology as an educator and have figured out ways to use it properly in the classroom. But there are those educators that still have a fear of what they do not know, so they avoid using computer devices and technology because of their lack of technological skills. Listed below are three ways a teacher can utilize technology both in and out of the classroom for the benefit of their students.Use Search Engines Along with Textbooks In the past, the … [Read more...]
An iPad Is a Perfect Choice to Be the Computer Device for Your Young Child
Once the internet officially began (don’t even think about taking credit, Al Gore), the world of education changed forever. I remember when all of those computers in the school were mainly used as fancy word processors for all of us to type out our papers on. But now, there are so many computer devices to choose from, and many of them can totally replace all textbooks if used correctly. There are numerous free textbooks online for just about every grade and subject level. And a simple … [Read more...]
How to Include 3D Technology into Learning
A friend of mine came over to my house last year with his latest gadget that he was trying out. He had been raving about it for the last couple weeks and felt I should give it a try. Most of the time when he gets like this I decide to just humor him and act like the new gadget is amazing, but this time I actually agreed with him. The new device he was showing me was 3D goggles attached to his cell phone.In the PastI was familiar with 3D just because of experiences I had when I was a kid. … [Read more...]
How the Internet Has Changed Education Forever
Can you recall the days back when you were in school when the internet had not been invented and computers in the classroom were an extreme rarity? I don’t think of myself as old, but our school district did not get their first computer lab until I was a senior in high school. I still remember having to run to the encyclopedias when I needed to write a paper or heading to the library to spend hours on end completing my research. Kids no longer get the joy of blowing the dust off the encyclopedia … [Read more...]
Why You Should Invest in a Chromebook for Your Child
When schools started originally eyeing steps to move towards the one to one (1:1) computing initiative about a decade ago, they were interested in having one computer device available for every student that was in the school. This began with administration mostly interested in having this only for high school and junior high students. However, as the years have gone by, the 1:1 initiative has trickled down to include even younger students.Everyone is realizing that a proper education means … [Read more...]
Apps to Show Your Students Before Spring Break
Spring break is just around the corner for millions of students across the country. It is always a great time for parents to take a quick vacation with their kids. Although, not every child is heading out somewhere new and exciting. Most will be at home the entire week and their parents will be searching for something to keep them busy. Below are a few apps to tell students about before they leave your classroom for spring break. These educational apps will help reduce the amount of learning … [Read more...]
Great Apps for Classroom Use
The phrase “there's an app for that” fits the classroom schedule perfectly. Almost every project or assignment you can think of can be tied in to using certain apps. There are thousands of apps out there for education, and a quick search will find suitable ones for every school subject. It’s hard to believe that the very first app came out only ten years ago. It was just a simple arcade game app called Snake. The times and technology have changed quickly. Here are a few apps that your kids could … [Read more...]
7 Free Presentation Apps for Teachers
For teachers, it is important to convey your message and engage students whenever you make presentations in class. Technology aids teachers to impart information and spark discussion among students. Whether you’re introducing a new topic or lesson with embedded video clips, or sharing graphics or images with your students, these apps below will come in handy.There a lot of great apps and tools you can use to make powerful and engaging presentations. Take a note of these 7 useful apps for you … [Read more...]
How to Come Back from a Break Reinvigorated
Christmas is definitely a magical time of the year. We are kinder, nicer and more pleasant to the people around us. It’s the closest we all come to being a caring community, and we search for ways to make things easier for others. What a special world this would be if every day was like Christmas (a nod to Elvis Presley’s Christmas song from 1966).For teachers, it can even mean a little bit more. Give or take a week or two, the winter break from school is essentially the halfway mark for the … [Read more...]
Technology Usage in All Content Areas
Gone are the days of the teacher standing at the front of the class and lecturing for hours on end. Instead, it has been replaced by discussion in a teacher led classroom where students are able to ask questions and collaborate on ideas with others. In a society with attention spans growing shorter by the day, it is essential to keep the students as actively involved as possible.There is a way to keep students immersed in learning as the years proceed. In today’s classroom, it is more … [Read more...]
