Source reference
Haynes, K. 12 easy Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom, Even for Technophobic Teachers. Teachhub.
https://www.teachhub.com/12-easy-ways-use-technology-your-classroom-even-technophobic-teachers
Article type
Online Newspaper Article
First citation
There are so many webquests on the Ineternet (Haynes, K., par.9)
Summary
There are numerous ways technology can be used in the classroom. It can be scary trying out new games however, there are numerous resources that make using games in the classroom easy and effective.
In-depth summary
Technology in the classroom is a new trend people want teachers to jump on. However, teachers are very busy and sometimes don’t like the idea of the use of technology in the classroom. This article shows how easy it is to use technology in the classroom. There are a couple questions about accessibility teachers need to ask to get started.
Powerpoint can be used to reenact game shows. This can be used for review. Templates are all over the internet allowing teachers to remake “Jeopardy,” “The Weakest Link” and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
Teachers can ask students to complete written assignments online. They can write dairies from perspectives of different people. Creating blogs or twitting is another way to have students summarize lessons. Webquest guide research.
Technology can not only be used in the classroom it can also be the topic for assignments. Students can explain and make tutorials of how to use technology they frequently use, such as video games.
Besides class technology is beneficial to teachers. Class announcements can be made on a class webpage. Not only can announcements be posted, class photos and materials can be on the page. Grading is also frequently done online. This allows the tracking of grades, recording of attendance, and so much more.
Evaluation (strengths and weaknesses)
Strengths: The ideas were broken down in a way that made them feel simple and easy to use in the classroom but also showed how they can make learning fun.
Weaknesses: The article had many ideas but the ideas were only good for older children such as high school age. Middle school could also use some of the ideas given.
Relation to my research question
Talking about different games used in the classroom and other ways technology is used to make teaching easy.
Significant quotes
A webquest guides students to search the Internet for specific information (Haynes, K., par. 9).
It’s a natural fit, as young people usually have a higher comfort level with technology than many adults (Haynes, K., par. 11).
offer the opportunity to track grades, record attendance and seating charts, and compile reports on student progress (Haynes, K., par. 13)
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