The below video is a great helpful video with ten tips of how to use technology more efficiently in the classroom. Many of these tips were mentioned throughout the semester I spent in Educational Technology and Design. Three of the ten that I think are great ways to incorporate technology are the following:
Podcast because it is a great way for students to go back and listen to something during the lecture that they might not have caught the first time around. it is not always easy to keep up with notes while trying to listen to the instructor. if the students have the capability of going back and listening again to important parts of the lecture, the more likely they are to learn better. It is also great for students who may miss the day in class. They would not have to worry about being behind the rest of the class, they would just listen to the podcast and catch up.
Blog because as the video says, it is a great place to put your students progress. If the students are making videos for something in class, put them on the blog and share with their parents and the rest of the world. it is a great way to track progress throughout a unit or even the year. The students and parents would always be able to check it, even after they are out of the class.
Social Networking because it is a great way to stay connected. Although Facebook is looked down upon on in schools, by creating a group that only your students may join, is a great tool. Groups on Facebook have sections for pictures and discussions. Students would be able to share interesting pictures about the subject and start different discussions on the boards. This would also be a great way for students who may have missed a class to catch up.
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