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Technology in the Classroom

Technology in the Classroom. Presenters: Megan Smith Ben Houston Casey Loshe. the Chalkboard. Professor Eastman EDUC111. the Overhead. MIMIO. Mimio.

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Technology in the Classroom

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  1. Technology in the Classroom Presenters: Megan Smith Ben Houston Casey Loshe

  2. the Chalkboard Professor Eastman EDUC111 the Overhead

  3. MIMIO

  4. Mimio A Mimio is a new teaching instrument that is becoming more and more popular in schools today. It is the newer version of a “Smart” board. • Uses: • The Mimio records and saves everything the teacher writes on the board. • A teacher who uses the Mimio will never have to erase, instead they can just click new slide. • The Mimiohas a feature called duplicate slide where a teacher can then show step by step methods of solving the problem. • The Mimiohas interactive mode where a teacher can be using power point and write on each slide whenever they want. • The Mimio also has the option to use a lot of different colors to help the students visualize the various concepts.

  5. Internet • Research • Educational Games • Blogging • “Virtual Schools” • Online Classes • Angel, Blackboard, email

  6. Struggling Readers iPods & Podcasts • Hearing Impaired • Visually Impaired • Auditory learners • Speech therapy

  7. Struggling Readers Text to Audio Software • Copy and past any text into program. • Reads any text through speakers.

  8. Microsoft PowerPoint Advantages • Easier note taking • Engaging • Accommodates visual learners • Opportunity for student presentations • Slides are reusable • Many possibilities • Distraction to some students • Not available in every classroom • Costliness of projectors • Requires training to utilize all functions • Some compatibility issues Disadvantages

  9. Interactive Classroom Review 1 2 3 4

  10. Question 1 Name one way technology can benefit students.

  11. Answer 1 • Assist in note taking • Help in content understanding • Accommodate learners’ diverse needs • Engage students

  12. Question 2 In what way does technology benefit teachers?

  13. Answer 2 • Reusable slideshows • Ability to be mobile during lectures • Encourages creativity • Easy to revisit

  14. Question 3 Name one piece of software designed to assist struggling readers?

  15. Answer 3 • Speakonia • Kurzweil 3000 • Audacity • iPod/Podcasts

  16. Question 4 In what way will each of you use technology in your future classroom?

  17. Engage Readers: Microsoft Word • Spelling • Grammar • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension

  18. Music

  19. Future: Change • Always changing and unpredictable aspect of teaching • Open-minded • Flexible

  20. Thank you!! • Questions?

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