"Train Yourself; A Guide to Online Technology Tutorials"
http://www.edutopia.org/online-technology-computer-tutorials
In this blog by Alexandria R. Moses she discusses the importance of teachers using technology in the classroom on a daily basis. In the past it has been very common for students to use the computer lab for one hour, one day per week. Students today are being exposed to more technology in the classroom but it is important for teachers to know how to integrate as much technology into the classroom as possible. When our students graduate and head out to look for jobs or go to college, they are going to be expected to know how to use many different types of technology and computing tools. It is our job as teachers to prepare them for the real world which does require knowledge of technology tools.
This blog suggests that teachers research many different websites to learn how to use new technology and how to incorporate more new technology into their classrooms. Teachers can find tutorials on how to use many forms of technology on websites listed in this blog. The author suggests that teachers visit SchoolTube and TeacherTube to search for lessons and activities that involve the use of technology.
Greetings David,
ReplyDeleteGreat comments on your post but I am going to play the devil's advocate and bring up a few comments I hear from teachers all the time about adding technology into the classroom.
With all the new standards and testing requirement, larger class sizes, and budget reductions in professional development, when are teachers suppose to find the time to explore new technology?
Let it be known, I do not have the answers to these questions. Teachers who know the importance of technology in classroom curriculum need to band together and create a support system. If the school district/state policy holders are not helping that, in my opinion, is not a reason to give up on finding out how to incorporate technology in the classroom. Maybe we can come up with some solutions so that teachers do not shut the door on technology before they even get started.
Excellent blog, I would have to agree that teachers need to keep up on technology because these students will need to know how to use technology in the workplace. I have been using YouTube as a resource on technology for my online courses and I will have to save those other websites for future use. Thanks.
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