In today's society, we are seeing technology used more and more in the classroom. This is also starting in much lower grade levels. I believe that technology is a GREAT tool to use in your classroom in moderation. You can enhance your student learning by showing a powerpoint or prezi to introduce the vocabulary words, instead of simply reading them off. This allows students to visually see the words and defintions, along with any pictures you include. Showing short videos to introduce new concepts is another great way to grab your students attention, instead of strictly reading out of the textbook.
Along with these advantages come disadvantages. In many schools you have to put in a date way in advanced to use the computers. This makes your have to plan your lessons around this time and can be tricky. Younger students might also have difficulties when it comes to using technology on their own, so this adds extra instruction time on the teachers part.
If teachers can find a balance between direct instruction using textbook materials and using technology resources, they will have a great teaching style! Students learn way better when teachers add variety and using technology is a perfect example of this.
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