How To Use Tech in The Classroom

How to use technology in the classroom
by James Bolton

We are all connected these days and teachers need to be ahead of the curve in order to reach an increasingly technology-focused generation of students. Cellphones, laptops and tablets are just a few devices that teachers can use to better connect with students and also fellow faculty members. A tech-based classroom is an ever-evolving one, replete with a newness that students appreciate and associate with learning.

In short, technology is the name of the game. So here are a few websites devoted to assisting teachers use it well.

Resources
First, an article explaining which technologies should be used in the classroom and why.

http://www.edudemic.com/2013/04/features-of-education-technology/

And a .gov site about the effects of good use of technology in class.

http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html

Here is an article from teachhub.com about ways to use tech in the classroom.

http://www.teachhub.com/12-easy-ways-use-technology-your-classroom-even-technophobic-teachers

And some more ways!

http://www.classroomtech.org/integration/50ways.htm