Using technology in the classroom is mandatory. Teachers that fail to do so are failing their students. This is a technology generation. There are more visual learners than ever. You can incorporate technology by interactive games, webquests, online field trips, etc. There are no excuses why teachers aren't using technology. We expect our students to learn, therefore, we as teachers need to be the example and learn how to integrate technology in our lessons, assesssments, professional development, etc.
By using technology in the classroom you are doing yourself, as the teacher, a favor. Students will be easier to manage when they are tuned in to a technology rich lesson, whether it is a digital story, power point, podcast, vidcast, etc. Why not let them have hands on experience? Let them create their own power point, vidcast, podcast, whatever. Give them the opportunity to shine academically using technology. Students that don't normally perform as well as the rest of the class, may be the student that rises above everyone with their technology rich assignment.
It is our jobs to prepare children for the future. Embrace the learning that will occur naturally from technology. Use technology as a motivating tool to help you increase student's test scores! It is our responsibility.
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