Having five more tablets for students to access in the classroom will broaden their horizon. With the intent of minimizing paper use (to be more environmentally friendly!), my lesson plans are geared towards using more technology both inside and outside the classroom. By having students take quizzes on their phones and on tablets (with proper security measures, of course), they have instantaneous access to reports on their performance. They can even later access that information and know how to properly study for an upcoming exam. When putting together presentations for a class project, students can use their phones and tablets to draft together a PowerPoint in class, all with the touch of their fingertips. When collecting data for a lab, the students use programs to better interpret the data using graphs and tables. For homework, I use online assignments, so students can learn, without having to print too much paper. I can even keep track of when students are completing their assignments and how well they are doing.
Unfortunately, not all students have access to technology at home.
But being able to Google a question or read a National Geographic article online allows students to access information they previously did not have. When one question leads to the next, they can open a new tab and journey down another tunnel that will lead them to a light at the end. Therefore, having tablets for students to access in class will allow them to participate without barriers in class activities. They can use those tablets when they are finished with classwork to begin working on their homework, especially if they do not have access to technology at home. I look forward to using technology in the classroom to encourage students to break barriers and ensure every table has a tablet!
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Having five more tablets for students to access in the classroom will broaden their horizon. With the intent of minimizing paper use (to be more environmentally friendly!), my lesson plans are geared towards using more technology both inside and outside the classroom. By having students take quizzes on their phones and on tablets (with proper security measures, of course), they have instantaneous access to reports on their performance. They can even later access that information and know how to properly study for an upcoming exam. When putting together presentations for a class project, students can use their phones and tablets to draft together a PowerPoint in class, all with the touch of their fingertips. When collecting data for a lab, the students use programs to better interpret the data using graphs and tables. For homework, I use online assignments, so students can learn, without having to print too much paper. I can even keep track of when students are completing their assignments and how well they are doing.
Unfortunately, not all students have access to technology at home.
But being able to Google a question or read a National Geographic article online allows students to access information they previously did not have. When one question leads to the next, they can open a new tab and journey down another tunnel that will lead them to a light at the end. Therefore, having tablets for students to access in class will allow them to participate without barriers in class activities. They can use those tablets when they are finished with classwork to begin working on their homework, especially if they do not have access to technology at home. I look forward to using technology in the classroom to encourage students to break barriers and ensure every table has a tablet!
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