Five Ways Teachers Can Use Technology To Help Students

In today's world, by the time my grandchildren go to school, they won't be carrying textbooks with them. All the information they will need will be on their tablets and the learning they will be doing at school will most likely come from technology in their classroom.

This article had several focuses: Teachers can really accomplish more in less time by using technology to create lesson plan, grade papers, and being able to communicate with their students via the social media networks that continue to thrive. Students are used to being on the internet so why not make this accessible as much as possible in the classroom.
Another focus is the open-source technology. Teachers need to trust that these are safe, secure and compatible. Many districts have wonderful IT support and they are there to help make everything run and transition smoothly.
The last part I took away with me was the portfolio based programs. Not only can teachers use these to create information about themselves and their classrooms, but students can also use them to demonstrate growth in particular areas that may be otherwise difficult to assess other ways.
All in all you are creating wonderful teaching moments!

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