Technology integration has drastically changed since my early elementary years, and there is no question that it has become an extremely common element in most children's lives today. I think teachers finally realized that technology is a huge tool available for students to enhance their education. Technology keeps children engaged and active in the learning process and it would be wrong to not allow our students the access to the many forms of technology available to them today. I believe that because of this realization, technology integration has taken off in schools across the country. However, it is extremely important that teachers take the responsibility to teach children how to use technology in safe and enriching ways. Educational technology is here to stay and I strongly believe that when it is used appropriately, technology can have positive impacts on children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Technology has become a vital necessity in school classrooms for any age. And boy how it has changed! From overhead projectors to smart boards, from desktop computers to tablets, technology is constantly evolving. As the world of technology is changing so are learners. It is our job as teachers to make sure schools are adapting educational technology in order to increase student engagement, improve learning, and build vital 21st century skills. How many of you have heard of the SAMR model? It's a tool to help educators infuse technology into teaching and learning. Check out the video I created explaining the model! Resources: (2012). SAMR Model - Technology Is Learning - Google Sites. Retrieved March 26, 2015, from https://sites.google.com/a/msad60.org/technology-is-learning/samr-model. (2013). Using SAMR to Teach Above the Line - Getting Smart by ... Retrieved March 26, 2015, from http://gettingsmart.com/2013/07/using-samr-to-teach-above-the-line/. "SAMR Model Explained for Teachers." 2013. 26 Mar. 2015 <http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/samr-model-explained-for-teachers.html> |
Keri Treml21 years young. sycamore, illinois. elementary education major. uw-platteville. pinterest enthusiast. book lover. baseball fanatic. gilmore girls addict. welcome to my madness! Categories
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