Therefore, giving teachers choice and more options in PD, in terms of both content (what teachers learn during PD) and format (how PD is delivered), is more likely to support teachers»
use of technology in classrooms effectively.
Not exact matches
So, when the school became a 1:1 school
in our Year 6/7 and 8, we had one laptop per child, and that added another level
of what it was we needed to know how to do, and how to
use the
technology appropriately and
effectively and meaningfully
in our
classrooms.
This article provides 5 suggestions
of how to
effectively use mobile
technology in the
classroom.
Dr. Linda Darling Hammond has found that for
technology to be
used effectively in the
classroom, three key criteria must be met: Learning must be interactive; the
technology must be
used to explore, design, and create rather than to «drill and kill»; and there must be the right blend
of teachers and
technology.
The introduction
of the interactive whiteboard
in the
classroom has since resulted
in an era
in which the
use of technology was literally moved to the front and centre
of the learning environment, with many teachers and educators grasping the opportunity to enhance teaching by
effectively using it as an interactive, real - time projection device resulting
in higher levels
of student participation and concentration.
More than one - third (36 per cent)
of teachers say they know that
technology can fundamentally improve results
in schools, but nearly half (46 per cent) rarely
use the
technology in their
classrooms, primarily because they don't know how to
effectively integrate it into teaching and learning.
Although progress has been made
in equity
of access to
technology in schools, serious inequities remain
in terms
of ways those computers are
used in classrooms and the level preparation for teachers to
use them
effectively.
Also, development
of a strategy to communicate, disseminate, and revisit evaluation
of the effectiveness
of in - service teacher training and mentoring models would significantly benefit the field and result
in an increasingly comprehensive approach to preparing social studies teachers to
use technology effectively in the
classroom, while also providing a model for influencing policy and continually improving practice.
Preparing teachers to
use technology effectively in the
classroom is a central issue the field
of education faces
in the 21st century (Bolick, Berson, Coutts, & Heinecke, 2003).
Use of these standards to enhance teacher education curricula will better prepare preservice teachers to integrate
technology effectively in their own
classrooms (Koch et al., 2012).
In our work with preservice social studies teachers, we have
used a number
of strategies to help them understand and apply models and practices for
effectively integrating
technology into their future
classrooms — thus, strengthening the link between
technology, pedagogy, and content.
Therefore, it is recommended that mathematics teacher education programs should take into consideration the
use of technology for preparing preservice teachers to teach fractions
effectively in tomorrow's mathematics
classroom.
The primary goal
of the EdGCM (Educational Global Climate Model) Project is to enhance the quality
of climate - change science teaching and learning at the high school level through broader access to actual GCMs, and to assist teachers by providing the appropriate
technology, materials and support to
use these research - quality climate models
effectively in the
classroom.
Being a strong believer
of technology integrated
classrooms I am eager to
use my expertise
in technology effectively in the capacity
of a Substitute Teacher.
Math Tutor ABC SCHOOL, De Soto, MO (6/2008 to Present) • Comprehend each students» individual needs for understanding complex mathematical concepts • Thoroughly go through existing mathematics curriculum and create supportive lesson plans • Implement lesson plans to groups
of students by concentrating on their individual abilities • Assist students
in understanding how
technology can be
used to
effectively utilize campus resources • Promote a
classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and instruction • Develop instructional materials to help students understand the concepts
of mathematics easily • Conduct ongoing assessments to determine students» adaptability to
classroom environments • Encourage parental involvement
in students» education and ensure that appropriate and effective communication is maintained with parents • Assess curriculum suitability and make changes to the mathematics curriculum to suit the individual needs
of students • Assist students
in understanding concepts and handling class assignments • Plan, create and administer tests and ensure that they are graded according to the grade sheets provided by the school • Create and maintain records
of students
in a confidential manner
• Top - performing educationalist seeking a College Instructor position with New York College
of Arts
using 10 years
of experience
in imparting lessons
effectively and ability to apply the modern
technologies in a
classroom environment.
The vast majority (90 %)
of early childhood educators confirm that they have access to
technology in the
classroom and
use it
effectively, with 88 %
using it at least once a week.