Technology in the Classroom?

It is difficult to ignore the influence that technology has had on how we teach and learn in the modern world. Teachers can use technology to convey material in a more engaging and original way.  It is undoubtedly an exciting moment to be a teacher with all the options available and those that are still to come in terms of teaching. Teachers aim to prepare their students on all fronts, and using technology is a terrific method to achieve that. Students need to be able to comprehend the essentials of technology because it will unavoidably play a significant role in their lives and their future. In both their personal and professional life in the future, using computers and the internet will be essential.

                                   

 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom: 

• Provides students with a more engaged learning environment

Technology can deliver new types of content that make learning more enjoyable and make it simpler for students with special needs or disabilities to engage. This might enable students to work harder than they have in the past.

• Students are connecting better 

Technology gives teachers the chance to engage with their students in new ways, and it also gives students the chance to connect with one another in new ways.

• Enhancing learning skills

Technology allows for a quicker learning base while also giving kids easy access to any type of knowledge they may be learning. Technology also makes it possible for learners to practice what they have learnt in a more enjoyable way. Through games, articles, books, and other resources, it allows students to delve deeper into challenging concepts and explore new topics.

• Boosts collaboration 

Technology is a fantastic tool for encouraging and facilitating student conversation. Through technology, they will communicate with one another and debate methods to work and learn together.

• Prepares students for the future

Because technology is everywhere, it is crucial that it play a large part in a student's education. Using technology in the classroom will increase students' familiarity with common programs that they may eventually use in future tasks or careers.

Here are some online resources you can use in your classroom: 

1. Epic!

https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

2. AdaptedMind

https://www.adaptedmind.com/Math-Worksheets.html?campaignId=750893935&gclid=CjwKCAjwtKmaBhBMEiwAyINuwOjZ0YDjmUHn77PILccWcnyeejcVtytDPGyXPtDEW6NGwYVAu0khUhoC9wcQAvD_BwE

3. Kahoot Games

https://kahoot.com

4. ABCMouse

https://www.abcmouse.com/abc/?8a08850bc2=T1677486326.1665850729.3955&gclid=CjwKCAjwtKmaBhBMEiwAyINuwDsZAftXlCfW2JO4c3CXG-ioGoBdz6diDaEiu7ycClPvjoo5XmgeaRoCdeQQAvD_BwE&utm_campaignid=1839488580&utm_adgroupid=67662608137&utm_adextensionid=&utm_targetid=kwd-18495549314&utm_matchtype=e&utm_network=g&utm_device=c&utm_devicemodel=&utm_creativeid=528292648209&utm_placement=&utm_adposition=&utm_geo=Canada&gclid=CjwKCAjwtKmaBhBMEiwAyINuwDsZAftXlCfW2JO4c3CXG-ioGoBdz6diDaEiu7ycClPvjoo5XmgeaRoCdeQQAvD_BwE                 

 

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