Technology in the Classroom

Today's classroom is very different from my elementary school classroom. The most advanced technology we used was an overhead projector and a VHS. We had a computer lab on school property but was only able to use it if we had that class as an elective. Technology in the classroom is a normal for teachers and students. As a teacher we use technology for nearly everything. We use the internet to help find resources for lessons, and activities. We use videos for educational activities as well as fun activities. Technology may be used for nearly everything, the students have a computer center time, where they complete tests and for positive behavior they are able to play educational games. For lectures and lessons, we are able to use power points, word, and excel to help create more adequate lesson plans. When using technology resources we can make our lectures fun and interesting by inserting images the students will be able to relate the topic to. It allows the student to have a better understanding of what they will be learning. I think the technology expansion is a fabulous advancement for teaching and bettering the students knowledge.