Over the last 10 years technology is becoming an ever increasing part of our way of life and that has affected the way young people process information. Students today now have become accustomed to using technology in every facet of their lives. This includes but is not limited to, video games, iPods, internet, and cell phones. This drastic lifestyle change has also affected the way students learn. The students of today are now called “digital natives” because all they know is technology. But, the teachers of today are most likely “digital immigrants,” who have not grown up using technology.
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can help bridge the gap between the traditional learning style and the new digital revolution. Teachers, i.e. “digital immigrants”, can now adapt existing static content to the digital way of teaching, given a little training. This adaptation could be used for any subject and at any level. All a teacher needs is a little imagination and learning can be fun and engaging for the whole class, no matter their learning type.
A benefit of integrating digital technology into the classroom would include increased participation and class interaction. Teaching the way that students choose to spend their time would facilitate the learning process. “Digital natives” take interest in learning by using digital content, like computer games, so why not make them educational. Keeping students aware of technology advancements is also important because today everyone is growing up in the digital age.
Digital content keeps visual learners from drifting off task.
Using the interactive whiteboard or pad, these learners are engaged by large text on the screen, and the ability to select and change content, keeping them interested in the learning process.
For auditory learners the infrared microphone systems are ideal because of their classroom versatility.
Teachers are able to speak in a normal tone while having the affect of standing right over students’ shoulders. This keeps students minds from wandering. Also available is the Compu-Cart that helps enables presentation from anywhere in the room. By projecting images and speaking through the infrared microphone, students can’t help but watch and listen intently.
Hands-on-learning is a vital part of classroom education.
Being able to key in an answer using one of the student response systems, allows the student to see immediately if they answered correctly. This creates instant feedback for the student as well as the teacher. Now measurable standards can be created and exported through the school’s grade book software.
These student response systems are a great way for teachers to keep students excited about tests and quizzes. Students answer anonymously while still being able to keep track of their progress. Also, teachers can create real-time measurable standards by using the response system.
All of these interactive solutions are available as customized classroom packages.
By updating to newer technology, students and teachers equally benefit from the learning process. Success comes when everyone works together, and with the much needed bridge of technology, achievement in the classroom is always possible.
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