Integrating Technology by https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology Why do you think it is important?? en-us 2016-11-27 00:12:45 UTC 2024-06-13 13:21:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Importance lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993365 It is important to integrate technology into curriculum because technology is constantly advancing. Technology is a huge part of the world today and students should not get left behind in that aspect. Technology is used for fun in a lot of ways but should also be used for learning!]]> 2016-11-27 00:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993365 Pros of Technology in the Classroom lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993484 1) It makes learning FUN for the students & teacher!
2) It prepares students for the FUTURE!
3) IMPROVES the retention rate in the students!
4) Students can LEARN at their own pace!
5) CONNECTS with the students!
*To read more information on each of these benefits visit the website linked below! :)
Benefits of Technology ]]> 2016-11-27 00:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993484 Lesson Plan Ideas That Include Technology! :) lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993590 2016-11-27 00:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993590 Miss Lyndi's Website! lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993630 My Website :)]]> 2016-11-27 00:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139993630 Educational Tools for Teachers! lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139994024 Often times teachers become overwhelmed with all of the technology they could incorporate in their classroom! There are several tools that teachers can use and should take advantage of. Many of these tools will make learning easier and fun for the students! Educational tools will also help everyone stay more organized and better connected.
Some common tools that are often used in the classroom include
The list could continue forever! To see more useful tools visit the link below!!

]]> 2016-11-27 00:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/139994024 Try it out! :) lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/140058567 2016-11-27 22:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/140058567 Technology Tips for Teachers! lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/140058802 2016-11-27 22:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/140058802 Technology on a BUDGET! lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/140061407 Often times schools can't afford to supply the entire school with macbooks or iPads. As a future educator I believe it is important to find ways to incorporate technology in the classroom without the large cost. After much research I found that there were several ways to use technology in the class even it is in the most simple way. Please visit the website below to view 5 simple and inexpensive ways to include technology in a classroom with a low budget! ]]> 2016-11-27 23:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/140061407 Assistive Technology lyndi_hodges https://padlet.com/lyndi_hodges/integratingtechnology/wish/140061972 What is assistive technology? 
Assistive technology is assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative products/ devices or systems that help improve the living of those with disabilities. It is important to understand this because there will be a time when there is a student in your classroom that will need help from assistive technology. Some of these devices include:
  • Screen readers
  • Braille Embossers
  • Trackballs/Touch Screens
  • Text-to-speech (TTS)
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