Using Technology in The Classroom to Enhance Learning

Technology in the school has become an increasingly challenging and somewhat disruptive aspect in today’s educational system. In order to maintain what is considered the status quo, schools have focused their energy and resources on banning cell phones, wireless Internet and blocking social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in schools. However, as technology continues to grow in our society outside of the school, many believe that effectively involving these technologies into the classroom can ultimately improve student engagement in their learning environments. This research paper will focus on both sides of the argument and ultimately seek to determine if there is a best practice regarding technological being put into schools.

The area of focus can be summarized as, “Can utilizing technology increase student motivation in completing homework”. Keywords being used in search of relevant literature to area of focus

Since the bond between students and teachers is stronger and students feel more safe and comfortable in their environment, then they will be more willing to seek help. Gina Badalaty, has two daughters who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), multiple learning disabilities and speech-language challenges. When the school her daughters attended moved into the responsive teaching approach, she was nervous for what would come. To summarize Badalaty’s experience with the new changes at her daughter's school, she said, “...they are both performing exceptionally well at age-appropriate academics. Most importantly, they actually enjoy school, doing their coursework, and seeing their friends. I’m convinced that responsive classroom is an educational approach that benefits teachers, students, and parents by creating an inclusive atmosphere in which children can learn and thrive”(Badalaty). From Gina Badalaty’s experience, it is easy to see that the teaching approach in which schools use to promote learning is benefiting children in many ways. Students with dyslexia and dyscalculia also can benefit immensely from the responsive teaching approach. Dyslexic students can benefit from active teaching since the teacher presents first and then explains what was just presented. With this students with dyslexia have more time to organize, prioritize and filter new information (Stevens). Students with dyscalculia can really benefit from the student practice, instructor guided part of responsive teaching. Here students with dyscalculia can use manipulatives, have more space to write out problems and even be able to talk out the problem (Morin). Students with ADHD can also benefit from this learning style. Teachers that have students with ADHD can simplify the instructions and can post classroom rules on the wall so it is very clear what is expected of them (Weaver

There are many different types of learning disorders in the world today. The two most common are ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Today’s classrooms have changed drastically since the 1950’s. Some of the differences would be class sizes, technology, and learning disabilities. One of the biggest changes in today’s education world is the abundance of students with some sort of learning disability. Studies have showed that there are more and more ways to help deal with kids that can’t seem stay focused. There are many different ways that teachers can handle students with a learning condition. The three newest types are allowing kids to work around the classroom for work/sitting in different styles

Technology has taken us to unimaginable highs and it all starts in the classroom. Millennials are considers the dumbest generation because of our “dependency” on technology, but previous generations misunderstand our use of technology when we are just being productive with getting information. Also generations prior to ours never experienced this amount of technology in their time at school so to them they feel as if we are just being lazy to open up a book like they had too. With being able to make technology easier for us in the classroom it helps to become an overall better student. In the classroom, technology is very useful helping students with their school work. Also helps students connect with each other on assignments or for projects and

How is the technology meaningfully integrated and aligned with grade – appropriate standards and lesson objectives to enhance student learning?

Technology is used in many areas of daily lives today. It influences the way people take in information and process it. One of the most significant places it changes is the classroom. Technology is used in many ways as a classroom help. Many are still wondering though: How can technology be perceived in a class room?

Yes there are some cons to this argument but I think the pros overrule the cons.There are much more reasons why technology is good in the classroom rather than it being bad in the classroom.For example,technology can be used as a reward system to help children get their work done and respect students and teachers in the classroom.The first piece of evidence for this reason is that one of many articles say that since technology is what a lot of kids want,the parents can use it as a reward system so the kid will get his/her work done.For example,if the kid does his/her homework then the kid will be able to play his/her game on the kids computer after words.The second piece of evidence is that the article called”Children, Adolescents, and the

The main idea of the rest of the chapter are mainly about pedagogies and how music educators can put it into practice. Tobias highlights that music educators should use digital media and technology to facilitate and support students' engagement and learn while making adjustments if necessary. In my opinion, I totally agree with the author but find it really challenging to overcome certain obstacles that will occur in a classroom setting that not even facilitating technology can help resolve certain issues. Tobias then points out the importance of knowing our students from their experiences, understanding, learning and engagement. In my opinion, it will be very difficult to be able to learn and identify the students in a larger classroom setting.

Integrating technology into the classroom instruction means more than just teaching basic computer skills in a computer class. Technology integration must happen throughout the curriculum to enhance the learning process. Throughout my Black History/Civil Rights lesson, I integrated technology by using PowerPoint presentations, pictures, maps, and allowing the students to use laptops for research and for extended learning. The technology that I used to enhance the lessons encouraged active engagement and participation individually as well as in groups. Technology was helpful with the group projects and the students enjoyed the opportunities. Learning through group projects with the use of technology allowed the students to be challenged while providing them with experience.

The modern classroom has many challenges that face it. Shrinking budgets, less parental involvement, higher expectations, and growing class sizes, just to name a few. If this list was not daunting enough you also have the special needs students that have an array problems in your classroom that need specialized attention, lessons and seating. There are many forms of diverse learners from students who suffer from ADHD to physical disabilities to students with autism to ones that are bullied in school. There are so many things going on in our students lives we sometimes forget they have lives, pressures and disabilities that affect their performance and attitude in our class that have a profound impact on how they learn. For this paper I

“Teachers need to seek ways of using technology as a learning tool for their students even if they do not master the technology and cannot act as an expert” (Raihan & Lock, 2012, p. 25). The utilization of technologies has notably changed the English teaching methods. “Technology provides so many options as making teaching interesting and also making teaching more productive in terms of improvement” (Patel, 2013, p.116). In traditional classrooms, teachers usually stand in front of students and give lectures and also give explanations and instructions by using the chalkboard or the whiteboard. As stated by Joshi (2012:34), these techniques need slightly to be modified regarding with the development of the technology.

“If a child does not learn the way I teach, I must teach the way he/she learns,” Jacquie McTaggart used in her title of a book written for teachers by a teacher. A quote in which every teacher should value. It is easy to force a student to listen, but it is not easy to force a student to understand. It states that students all have different learning styles and the teacher should be able to figure out the best way for students to understand intellectually and embrace the challenges of learning for the teacher to become effective for all students. How does technology available to elementary students learning math in the classroom help them attain the information and allow them to become interested in learning the material and actually understanding it?

In our trial of the program, I picked an assortment of youngsters perusing modestly to altogether beneath the grade level (as measured by execution on institutionalized evaluations of perusing). Of the five kids selected, three were distinguished as accepting custom curriculum administrations. Of those three, two were related to ADHD as the essential handicap. Three students were first-graders, 1 a moment grader and the last a third-grader. As we get further into the trial, it rapidly wound up plainly obvious that a few kids were effectively propelled by the activities in quick for word some notwithstanding screeching with enchant as their focuses amassed. A few, and specifically one of the two kids with ADHD, seemed diverted and exhausted. I realized that I expected to figure out how to spur these kids in a way that blocked me sitting behind them and verbally influencing them to remain focused (a totally unsustainable and unfortunate alternative). For the gathering that included both first-graders with ADHD, I built up an approach to strengthen on-assignment conduct utilizing visual trackers of student advance. I printed and showed "point trackers" from the SciLearn site (see picture).

even know this?” Techniques of E-learning are known as software and equipment of technology. Also each new device brought new set of procedures and techniques. There are several types of education one of which is Formal education. Applications like Function, Visual Technology Aid, Computer Technology Aid, Internet technology aid, and considerations. There are certain online games can also improve learning skills in different environments such as historical and cultural ideas. A game known as Civilization is a prime example.