- It is a great way to engage learners
- It is something students are growing up with (cellphones, video games, computers, television etc.)
- It can help address multiple intelligences (computers provide, visuals, spoken, and written forms of information, Smartboards are great for kinaesthetic learners).
- Computer programs can allow students to work at their own pace and level
- Computer skills are becoming extremely necessary in today's world.
- Using computer programs to create graphs, lesson plans etc. can save teachers and students time
- The Internet provides access to information at a global level.
- With a computer you can learn just about anything you are interested in (eHow, YouTube etc.)
- Blogs, Glogs, or websites can be excellent communication tools for sharing students work and activities with family, peers, and other classes around the world
- Assistive technology can help students with special needs
- Online spaces can help to create a community of learners allowing students to share, comment, and edit each others' work.
- Online software such as Google Docs, Springnote, or Wallwisher make collaboration that much easier.
... Anything else?
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2 comments:
Hi Anne,
I wonder if this is one to add to your list?
Technology provides students the opportunities to engage in social, environmental issues and work together to take collective action. One example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMVbtMrcuPQ a project by high school students to replace a crumbling bridge--
Best,
Lani
Excellent point and the video is a great example! Thanks :)
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