https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros In the space below, double click. In the note that enters, put your name on the top and then in the space below, explain why you think educational technology is important. en-us 2018-01-08 21:05:06 UTC 2018-01-13 18:17:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png emily_teller_13 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572625 Educational Technology is important because it allows students to interact with the material in a new an exciting way. Learning should always be active and dynamic and technology allows students to experience that. ]]> 2018-01-08 22:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572625 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572634 - For students to stay connected in the classroom
-To access information quickly in the classroom
-To share information with students
-To use for instruction
-Up to date with current technologies used in the professional world
-Easy to access ]]> 2018-01-08 22:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572634 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572645 Technology allows us to cater to the many ways students learn- visual, audio, etc.]]> 2018-01-08 22:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572645 michelle_harris_13 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572647 Educational technology is important because it gives more ways for students to learn information in the classroom. Before with just looking at the textbook, they only had one outlet of learning, but with emerging educational technology students are able to do activities, assignments, and projects to help them learn. Everyone has a different way of learning, and having technology helps students in a more interactive way. ]]> 2018-01-08 22:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572647 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572658 Educational technology is important because students are more familiar with new forms of technology than ever before. It can be useful to include technologies into the classroom that students understand and can learn from. ]]> 2018-01-08 22:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572658 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572710 I can bring science to my students faster and cheaper than I can bring my students to the science.
It keeps students from falling through the cracks from absenteeism or underprivilege.]]> 2018-01-08 22:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572710 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572720 Educational technology helps engage students in the content and provide for more interactive opportunities.]]> 2018-01-08 22:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572720 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572754 Educational technology is important because it allows for students to use technology and all it has to offer in a different way than they are used to. Most students use youtube and netflix to listen to music or watch movies, but these sites can also be educational. ]]> 2018-01-08 22:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572754 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572785 Educational technology allows students to use a variety of resources that helps them learn, study, etc. both inside and outside of the classroom. Through technology, teachers and students are able to communicate outside of school to work on assignments, projects, etc.]]> 2018-01-08 22:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572785 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572905 Educational technology is important because it allows students to expand their media literacy knowledge. It also prepares them for the world after they graduate, as many jobs require technological proficiency. Technology can also be greta for many different types of learners and allows teachers to more easily cater to student needs.]]> 2018-01-08 22:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572905 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572917 Educational technology is important because it gives us a chance to use a variety of outlets to teach students material in new and exciting ways. We can help motivate and engage students with technology rather than asking them to read from a textbook for the majority of class. By using technology, students can hopefully learn a little more.]]> 2018-01-08 22:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572917 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572949 Technology allows you to create classroom content and communicate with your students at any time.]]> 2018-01-08 22:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219572949 colin_moog_13 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219573217 Technology allows teachers to teach to multiple intelligences easily. Additionally, when used properly information can be distributed quickly and easily. Ultimately its benefits are unlimited because technology can come in any form and be created to meet specific needs.]]> 2018-01-08 22:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219573217 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219573870 Meets students in an arena that students are comfortable operating within. Educational technology bridges that gap between old information and new technologies; a bridge that could show young minds the importance of getting an education.]]> 2018-01-08 22:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/219573870 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/221202473 Technology can help to make lessons more engaging. It can be used to supplement instruction, replacing the traditional lecture method. It also makes class more interactive and hands-on.]]> 2018-01-13 18:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/1_8_18_Pros/wish/221202473