Tech+Integration

The video entitled, “Anytime, Anywhere: Online Learning Shapes the Future,” there was a lot of information about how convenient online learning is. I found it very interesting how many schools are bringing online learning into their teaching methods. The video stated that 45 of the 50 states have this type of learning in their schools. I thought this was really remarkable because this means less and less teachers need to be in the front of the classroom lecturing. When I was in school, online learning was not around much, if at all. Now, in one way or another, there is technology brought into the classroom to make learning easier for the students. Technology is a tool that continues to grow more and more over the years. It is also growing at a rapid pace. Having technology in the classroom is useful for many reasons. First, it is convenient for the teacher and the students. The students are able to focus on their assignments better because technology brings more fun and excitement to a project. Also, technology is useful because it is an advanced tool that can get information to the students in a faster and easier way. When I begin teaching, I plan to use a few different uses of technology in the classroom. One is a new toy called the leap frog gaming system. It can help students read by playing games. Another tool I would like to incorporate in the classroom is SMART board. I have heard a lot about it and feel it would be a very fun way for students to learn.