History Channel Reenactment Vs Civil War

Technology has dramatically influenced our modern day culture in several ways; we now operate completely different compared to the past. In fact, it can be shown in many tasks that we very rarely complete a simple operation without the use of technology. For example, washing dishes, heating food, doing our homework, and even communication are all examples of how technology has evolved simple tasks. Even furthermore, technology has changed the way education has been taught and received in American classrooms. However, technology was not always so highly advanced in American schools. In fact, a classroom in the 1950’s had little to no technology; one would find blackboards, chalk, handouts, and quite possibly a film-strip projector. However, even the “advancement” of a film-strip projector required much work, due to the fact that many teachers were obligated to travel great distances to retrieve a film-strip for the projector (Cuban, Larry). On the contrary, things have significantly changed in the 21st century American classroom. In truth, it is extremely common to see laptops, televisions, and other cutting-edge technology in a significant amount of today’s public schools. Although the evolution of technology within the classroom has created several conflicting ideas and opinions, technology is actually continuing to increase in classrooms every day and does not seem to decrease any time soon. Unsurprisingly, technology has drastically changed the way American classrooms

Running head: INTEGRATING INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Integrating Instructional Technology Jimmy L. Burnett, Jr. Grand Canyon University: EDU 225 Instructional Technology July 22, 2012 Technology of the past 20 years has become a focal point of teaching and learning. As a teacher, it is my job to facilitate the learning

Entry 2: Technology to Enhance Instruction Integrating Instructional Technology The use of technology in the classroom is an important tool to utilize as an educator. Technology allows for educators to have instant access to a plethora of resources that would not be available if technology was not used in the classroom. Teachers have the ability to plan lessons, create presentations, and have interactive games for students to use as a learning tool through the use of different digital devices. Modern day technology is rapidly advancing and providing teacher with many different tools to use in the classroom to enhance the students learning experience.

The first article chosen for this week was “ the benefits of technology in the classroom.” This article discussed technology in the 21st Century classroom and the benefits of using movies to supplement instruction. This article pointed out that subjects that student deemed challenging or boring can become more interesting with virtual lessons, through video or the use of tablet

Rough draft Many of today’s students in some schools across the country are using technology in their classrooms. Some students and parents believe this could benefit the students’ education, while others see the many flaws to the idea.

For those of you who are in some manner connected to Allegany and for those who have an interest in history, there is a coming opportunity for you. From September 19th to September 25th, the Allegany County History Week will occur, and on September 24-25th, a civil war reenactment will occur in Wellsville.

Today we are in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, enjoying this incredible Civil War reenactment which was recommended by many hobbyists to the city governor. They do this once every year In commemoration of various of their respected heroes and ancestors. Majority of the people here present are elders, for they have a closer relation to this war.

1. How does leadership diversity relates to innovation? A leader must first of all be able to model the techniques and processes that they want their teachers to employ with the students. For this reason leaders should use an effective board spectrum of educational tools to help teachers reach students of the 21st century. One of the great tools being used today is the increase in the amount of technology used in the classroom. From iPad to chromo books to cellphones teachers are using these forms of technology to enhance and deliver grade level curriculum (Korach, Agans 2011 216-233).

The New Classroom: Keeping Up With Healthcare Advancements Education has evolved by leaps and bounds since the first appearance of the modern pencil in 1795. Today’s classroom’s are utilizing laptops, cellphones, tablets and multiple social media platforms.

"Are Online Homework Programs Beneficial or a Hindrance?" As technology continues to grow throughout our modern society, it starts to become incorporated more frequently in several different aspects of our lives. In particular, technology is growing vastly in regards to educational purposes. In every classroom in today's society, some form of technology is used each day, regardless of the grade level.

How Technology Has Changed Education Today’s education differs much from the education fifty years ago. One of the reasons they are so different is because of technology. In the past fifty years the world of technology has grown tremendously, affecting everything, including education. A few things that have been brought into the world of education are computers, video and digital equipment such as DVDs, digital cameras and recording devices. The technology also includes information presentation technologies which includes the Smart Board, and different interactive whiteboards. There are many more that schools did not have fifty years ago.

As the traditional classroom has been evolving the educational landscape has also been altered with technology advancement over the years. Today we learn through using various teaching methods, as we have come to rely more on technology to enhance our learning experience rather than doing the traditional method of just

Anyone who has been in a school has seen it. Children tend to get off task whether by talking to friends through notes, doodling on paper, or staring out the windows. Technology increases the difficulty of keeping children’s focus by offering all of these escapes in a compact device that can easily be kept hidden from the teacher. In this way it hurts a person’s education, but if used properly by an instructor it can make a much more interactive and entertaining experience. Projectors allow history teachers to show a battle, computer simulations allow science teachers to show interactive

In my I210 class there are about 10 projectors projecting the lecture slides to be seen from any angle and position in the room. Mostly in middle school but some in high school, there was a overhead projector in each room that the teacher would sometimes use all day. Those things were loud, the got hot, hard to keep clean, and you could only show material that you have on a plastic slide. Now, you can project anything on your computer monitor so that every student in a room can clearly see what’s

Across the U.S., technology used in education has been increasing exponentially. Every learning institution ranging from elementary school to college have incorporated technology into their teachings. Online textbooks, quizzes, notes, and classes are all examples of how education has been utilizing technology. While technology has a place in education, not everything in education needs to involve technology.