INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY

INTO THE CLASSROOM

Cheryl CunninghamDavis Junior High

We all want to ensure that our

students are technologically prepared for the 21st century,

but circumstances stand in our way:

• Too busy prepping• Too busy meeting standards• Not comfortable with

technology, etc.

A few items to check before integrating technology into

your classroom:

• What computers are available• What are the constraints on the

school’s internet• What are the district’s policies

on technology usage for students

• Find a tech savvy teacher mentor to help you out

The following slides will give you twelve

easy ways to incorporate

technology into your classroom.

GOOD EDUCATIONAL

TECH ACTIVITIES

FOR BEGINNERS…

PowerPoint Game Show Review

• Based on famous shows like Jeopardy, The Weakest Link, or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

• Check out this website for templates: http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/msgames.htm

Have students complete a written classroom activity as

if were online:• Write a diary from the

perspective of a character in a story—have them create a blog (e.g.: Blogger or WordPress)

• Ask them to summarize information via tweeting (140 characters or less)

• Ask them to create a template for a webpage about the content they’re studying

Try a Webquest

• Initially try an already-constructed webquest (try webquest.org)

• Once you’re comfortable with the process, create a webquest of your own

GOOD EDUCATIONAL

TECH ACTIVITIES

FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS…

Use technology as a topic for a writing assignment:• For younger students, have them

write a “how to” paper to instruct others (perhaps a grandparent) how to email, search the internet, etc.

• For older students, have them research the impact that technology has had on a particular period in history

Create a Class Webpage:

• A good site for announcement, class pictures, blogging, downloadable materials, etc.

• For beginners try: http://teacher.scholastic.com/homepagebuilder

• For those with a little more experience, try: http://www.webs.com/

Do an Email Exchange:

• Have your students exchange emails with students in a different city/state/country that are studying the same material

• Have them email with community members—a great connection with the real world

Multimedia Presentations:

• Have your students present topics to the class, using photographs, diagrams, sound effects, music or video clips

• Liven up a traditional lecture by preparing a presentation to your class

ADVANCED EDUCATIONA

L ACTIVITIES…

Create a Class Blog or Wiki:

• Monitor acceptable use when assigning

• Use blogs to drive out-of-class discussions

• Have students work together to create a Wiki page—they will need to work together to edit and collaborate to make their page work

Listen to or Create a Podcast:

• Try the following sites for educational podcasts:

* www.edudemic.com * www.teachthought.com* edublogawards.com* teachercast.net

Publish Your Students’ Work:

• Students can create a short film• Run an ongoing class website

that features student work or opinions

• Try the following website: teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/pubhome.asp