1. Integrating Technology into the
Classroom
Allison Biles
University of Houston-Clear Lake

2. Utilizing hands-on technology tools in
the classroom...
● Gives students ownership of their learning
● Intrinsically motivates learners in their progress
● Provides those from lower socioeconomic
backgrounds with opportunities to interact with
and use technology in educational ways

3. By actively engaging our students in
learning,
teachers take on the role of facilitator or coach
rather than a more traditional all-knowing
position of one who directs information in the
classroom.
Check out this video of kids in the UK using an
ELMO machine, otherwise known as a
document camera during a math lesson.
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4. Various ways to put technology to use
in the classroom:
● Books/stories on CD
● ELMO projectors/document cameras
● SMARTBOARDS/interactive white boards
● Microcomputers/laptops/notebooks
● Handheld learning devices

5. Appeals to ALL Learners
(Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory)
Integrating technology into the classroom
provides enriching and engaging activities for
students of all learning types...
● Linguistic
● Logical/Mathematical
● Spatial
● Bodily/Kinesthetic
● Musical/Rythmic
● Interpersonal
● Intrapersonal
● Naturalistic

6. By requiring our students to become
proficient in using advanced
technological tools,
we are better preparing our students for the
challenging job opportunities of the future.

7. Technology with Learners with Special Needs
AT (Assistive Technology) “makes learning and
teaching more effective for students with special
needs”.
Some examples include:
● AlphaSmart
● MathPad
● Triangular pencil grip
● Talking calculator
● Large computer monitor
● Voice amplifier
Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/assistive-technology-
enhances-learning-all

8. Using technology in Professional
Counseling...
● One Note 2010...stores info, tracks clients,
helps with scheduling appointments and
meetings
● Saves time with online preliminary
assessments that can be administered by the
clients themselves
● Can quickly and easily collaborate and consult
with colleagues, mentors, and other helping
professionals via webcam/Skype interaction

9. Further helps clients to help
themselves by...
providing them with free online resources such
as information on local support groups,
outreach programs, and other community
services that best meet the client's needs.

10. Just as we have learned thus far from this online course,
TECHNOLOGY is everywhere so us teachers/counselors
need to...
stay updated with technological advances
through educational workshops and
professional development seminars.