Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The Innovative Educator: 6 Ways to Turn Your 1-Computer Classroom Into a Global Communication Center
The Innovative Educator: 6 Ways to Turn Your 1-Computer Classroom Into a Global Communication Center
Welcome!
Hello everyone! Welcome to my new blog! I am very new to the world of blogging...so bear with me as I tinker and figure this all out!
Technology is everywhere, touching almost every part of our lives in this modern day. I have created this blog to learn more about how my fellow educators are incorporating technology in their classrooms.
Changes in technology in recent decades have greatly influenced the ways in which we work, play, and learn. Today’s students are growing up in a digital age and technology is an essential part of their daily lives. However, schools have been slow to keep up with the fast-paced change of today’s technology. I teach in a poverty-stricken urban district where our classrooms are frequently lacking in technology resources for student learning. Therefore, I have made it my main objective to design and develop a learning environment that integrates various technology tools and applications to enrich students’ learning experiences. I want to learn as much as possible about the uses of technology in schools to create a more effective, motivational, and technologically advanced learning environment for my students.
Technology is always evolving, advancing and changing, thus, we need to continually keep up to date with the latest and greatest in the field of technology. As new and emerging technologies transform the landscape of education, the possibilities for learning and discovery grow exponentially (Laureate Education, 2008). I invite you to take part in the technological revolution by examining the evolution of technology in society and its impact on education. Integrating technology into our classrooms will help students acquire the 21st century skills they need to survive in this complex, highly technological, knowledge-based society.
Please use this blog space to share your own experiences and ideas about technology incorporation in your classroom. I look forward to collaborating and sharing best practices with other teachers who are passionate about education.
Thanks, Cristina
Technology is everywhere, touching almost every part of our lives in this modern day. I have created this blog to learn more about how my fellow educators are incorporating technology in their classrooms.
Changes in technology in recent decades have greatly influenced the ways in which we work, play, and learn. Today’s students are growing up in a digital age and technology is an essential part of their daily lives. However, schools have been slow to keep up with the fast-paced change of today’s technology. I teach in a poverty-stricken urban district where our classrooms are frequently lacking in technology resources for student learning. Therefore, I have made it my main objective to design and develop a learning environment that integrates various technology tools and applications to enrich students’ learning experiences. I want to learn as much as possible about the uses of technology in schools to create a more effective, motivational, and technologically advanced learning environment for my students.
Technology is always evolving, advancing and changing, thus, we need to continually keep up to date with the latest and greatest in the field of technology. As new and emerging technologies transform the landscape of education, the possibilities for learning and discovery grow exponentially (Laureate Education, 2008). I invite you to take part in the technological revolution by examining the evolution of technology in society and its impact on education. Integrating technology into our classrooms will help students acquire the 21st century skills they need to survive in this complex, highly technological, knowledge-based society.
Please use this blog space to share your own experiences and ideas about technology incorporation in your classroom. I look forward to collaborating and sharing best practices with other teachers who are passionate about education.
Thanks, Cristina
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