1. Maria GarzaUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake Using Technology to facilitate Instruction K-12 November 6, 2009

2. Technology in the classroom

3. Today technology is an integral part of instruction…

4. Different types of technology in the classrooms… Computers Software Internet research E-mail Web-based interactive games Educational videos Video conferencing Projectors Class presentations Video display Interactive boards Drill and practice / presentations Overheads Direct teaching / centers Radios Entertainment Notebooks Portable

5. Computers… Computers, by far, are the most common type of technology in the classroom

6. Computers are an important tool to facilitate instruction… Word Processor

7. To enhance learning… Students use word processors to… communicate Enhance writing skills Classroom projects

8. Computers are an important tool to facilitate instruction..Cont. Internet

9. E-mails Students Communicate Enhance technological skills as well as writing skills Interact socially

10. Research Projects Websites facilitate research projects (time saving) A click away of almost any information needed A lot of visuals

11. Meaningful experiences Virtually visit places all over the world

12. References: Corcoran, E. (1993). WHY KIDS LOVE COMPUTER NETS using technology to escape the bounds of the classroom, children are learning to work in ways you never dreamed of when you were their age Retrieved October 22, 2009, from http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1993/09/20/78335/index.htm Critical Issue: Using Technology to Enhance Literacy Instruction. (2000). Retrieved October 22, 2009, from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/reading/li300.htm Microsoft Clip Art Using Technology to Support Diverse Learners. Research Base Using Technology to Support Diverse. Retrieved October 22, 2009, from http://www.wested.org/pub/docs/tdl/research.htm