Tech+Integration

Tech Integration Project This assignment we had to read different websites on integrating technology into education. The video I mentioned was found on http://www.edutopia.org/video.

The video I most enjoyed was called //Project Based Learning: success start to finish.// I was able to relate to this video in particular because they followed one of the English teachers and I would like to become an English teacher. Project Based Learning seemed to help the students become more engaged in the topic they were presenting. They not only had to put together a presentation, but they had to workshop their presentations with other groups in the class to make sure their final project was the best they could do. I really liked the idea of having students workshop on each others projects. Students also had the freedom to present their topic in any form. I think this video helped me see a more specific use of technology in teaching. Through these projects the students are learning more life long skills in public speaking and formally giving ones opinion.

I do think technology has become an important tool to use in education. I do not think I will use discussion boards or power point to teach, but there are many different ways to integrate technology. I worked at an elementary school and the teachers took attendance using a computer program. This is much faster and more effective then using a printed roster, because the program can calculate how many days an individual student has been tardy or absent. The administration as well as the teacher can have clear documents of proof to show guardians. Another way I will use technology is by integrating music and movies with novels. I want to show the relationship that songs can have with literature. I can also assign homework to look up articles on different current events that relate to the topic our class is discussing. I think it would be interesting to do a visual arts project, where students have the option to make a book trailer, or use photography and music to combine with a paper. I can also use different programs to keep my grades organized and to keep portfolios of students' progress. Microsoft programs also have calendars on the computer that I could use to keep my lessons organized.