Tech+Integration

Sean Mundt 9/12/10 EDT 3010

Technology Integration

The video I watched was //Tech-Fueled differentiated Instruction Engages Elementary Students.// The video explain a lot of neat things that have have to do with technology that they are putting in schools today. With all of the technology that is being processed into school presently, it is creating a high soaring achievement rate in students. More students are focusing on what’s at task and getting a better understanding of certain school subjects. This creates better test scores and overall grades in the classroom. Some of the technology that is being put into the schools are Smart boards, computers, and Pom Pilots for reading. For Forest Lake Elementary school many of these devices are being put into the school. Having these advances is now creating a system where teachers are able to put assessments online. For example map testing was one of the new ideas that came along with the computers in the classroom. This helps to see what ability each student is at. Seeing all of this technology in the classroom has really given me a bigger perspective of things. I never really grew up with all of these things in my classroom but having them today is amazing! It’s showing what are world is creating. Watching this video showed me that and it showed that the classroom today is now evolving into the more advanced age of just using technology to get things across to your students. Doing this is makes your students become more involved in the activity or lesson you are trying to teach.

I think technology integration is very important in this day and age now. Now that we are advancing at a fast pace, it is becoming more common for classrooms to have more computers and of course the new Smart Boards that have come out to replaces projection screens. These are the things that are important to know because as your students age they are introduced to more specific technology that comes out every year. Having these sources helps keep the students more active as well. Every kid likes a computer or a chance to play with a touch screen device. I know I would love to. I’m hoping that when I am able to teach that the Smart Boards are even more advanced than they are now and that I’m able to understand them and teach on them to my students and hopefully get my students excited about school and coming to learn. Having this technology could boost my students ability to perform well and have a very successful education.


 * Reflection:**


 * I thinking the use of technology integration will be become a huge part of our society today and in our education as well. It will help many students evolve in their education and help them grow in the learning process as well. Having the use of all of these technological advances can bring about a huge change in test scores and overall performance. I know that when I go into the field of teaching that many of these resources are going to be given to me and I am going to have to use them in my classroom. I'm very excited to be able to use many of these products and I hope that through it all I can teach many things to each and every student.**