As an educator I plan to use technology within my classroom to the fullest extent possible. Technology is part of our present and will continue to be a part of our future as technology continues to advance. Technology equips teachers to facilitate experiences and advance students learning, creativity and innovative thinking.
I plan to use a SMART Board, tablets, laptops and any other technology available to my students and me in the classroom. The use of a SMART Board in the classroom will enable me to interact with the content I am covering in class while delivering it to my students. A SMART Board will also allow easy interaction for my students to come up and solve problems and correct work as a class. One of my favorite features of the SMART Board is its ability to save notes and work added during class, then share it with my students to access after lectures.
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On the tablets, students will also use website like Socrative, an online student response system to take quizzes, answer pop-questions and complete interactive group assessments. Using laptops, I will have students use Google Docs, Sheets and Slides to collaborate with peers using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
Some of the most important skills for me to educate my students on are the importance of good behavior, stay safe and have fun while on the Internet. With each new class it will also be important to go over proper use and handling of technology devices. To advance my students’ use of technology I will use technology throughout the school