The abundance of technology tools and Web 2.0 applications available today provides a wealth of resources for any classroom, regardless of content area. The use of Twitter, Wikis, blogs, Google Docs, concept mapping tools, productivity applications, and more are at the finger tips of both teachers and students.
Embrace New Types of Technology
Seek out other teachers who are using the technology or experts in the field to provide support. One example is the use of a class Wiki and meeting with other teachers who have prior experience with using Wikis in the classroom.
Let Technology Support Content
Every teacher’s passion is the subject he teaches, making him the expert on the content. Let technology support this passion to communicate the need to know to students. One example is allowing students to develop podcasts about the content they learned to share the passion.
The abundance of technology tools and Web 2.0 applications available today provides a wealth of resources for any classroom, regardless of content area. The use of Twitter, Wikis, blogs, Google Docs, concept mapping tools, productivity applications, and more are at the finger tips of both teachers and students.
Supporting Resource
7 Technology Tips for the Classroom has additional ideas for integrating technology in the classroom or home schooling.
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