Blog # 6

Technology plays such a huge role in classrooms these days. It is meant to help out the teachers with the curriculum they are teaching. There are so many different methods and ways that teachers are able to incorporate technology into their classrooms. It has become very important to give each student the opportunity to work with computers. There are so many different programs that go along with all the different subjects that when a teacher incorporates technology it might be very helpful. If a student is unsure still about a certain area of a subject, a teacher might be able to recommend a program on the computer that might explain things better. Technoloy in the classroom is a great tool, but requires alot of planning. You always have to plan in advance what you can teach to the class and then what they can use technology to better explain something.

The ASSURE model is used by many teachers to help create technology enriched lessons. The first step is to analyze the learner and find out what their skill level and learning styles are. Some students will come into the classroom knowing more about technology then others. Then yous should state the objectives. What do you want the outcome to be and what do you want the students to gain knowledge of? When you know what your objectives are, you are able to select materials and the purpose of the lesson. Next you should select methods, media and materials and decide what materials and media format you will use for your lesson. You should always decide what method best fits your needs. Then you utilize the methods, media, and materials and before you use them you should preview everything that you are thinking about using. You as a teacher must evaluate all the software. Next you require learner participation and ask the students to complete activities that will help them learn a certain skill. Lastly, you as a teacher need to evaluate all parts of the lesson. Evaluation is the way that you can determine if the technology was helpful or not.

Since my last post I have learned alot about different strategies to integrate into the classroom. I have learned about how to evaluate different cites to make available to students. The ASSURE model is a great strategy to use when thinking about using technology in your classroom. I have also learned how to create a wikipedia page and connect it with others. I have learned how to insert a hyperlink and a picture.