Technology in the Classroom

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Technology in the Classroom
Curt Nielsen, Instructor Malcolm Price Laboratory
School University of Northern Iowa
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Types of TechnologyComputersInternetIowa
Communications NetworkElectronic
DictionarySmart Board

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PRIOR TO USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

• If using the internet, check on the school
  districts acceptable use policy.
• Do all kids have a web release form signed?
• Check over each website before sending kids to
  it!
• (just like you would preview a movie)

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Why use technology in teaching?

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• Technology is a learning tool!
• Technology enhances student interest in a subject
• Increases academic resources available to
  students
• Takes students to places that they would never
  have a chance to go to otherwise

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• What types of technology can / should you use
  with students?

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• Word processing programs - AppleWorks, MS Word
• Graphic organizers - Inspiration, Kidspiration
• Web Browsers - Explorer, Netscape

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WebQuests
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ro.html http//www.pls.uni.edu/nielsen/Gettysburg
/gettysburg.html http//webquest.sdsu.edu/