Technology Integration by Kaylee Watlington https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6 en-us 2023-03-12 05:12:57 UTC 2023-03-13 01:31:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Technology integration is incorporating technology into lessons to allow our students to have access to electronic devices that can access the internet, in order to enhance their knowledge on specific material, to better prepare them for the future. Integrating technology can also benefit teaching abilities. kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512974912 2023-03-12 05:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512974912 1. Powerpoints kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512975159 Using PowerPoints can allow students to be creative when applying their knowledge of the material taught by creating presentations. ]]> 2023-03-12 05:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512975159 2. Games kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512975779 Using games to integrate technology allows our students to have fun while learning educational material. It allows our students to make connections with the material that is being taught. ]]> 2023-03-12 05:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512975779 3. Differentiated Instruction kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512977806 We can use differentiated instruction for integration of technology in ways such as using hands-on learning, research-based technology for gifted students, and differentiated learning material for those with learning disabilities. ]]> 2023-03-12 05:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512977806 Reason 1 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512979476 We should integrate technology so that we can differentiate between visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners, so that every student will have fun and be engaged with learning the material we teach! ]]> 2023-03-12 05:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2512979476 Reason 2 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513563373 Integrating technology allows students to be prepared for their future. Meaning, when our students go to each grade level they will need the basic skills of using technology in order to be successful in other grades or while in their careers. ]]> 2023-03-13 01:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513563373 Reason 3 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513564855 Integrating technology boosts our students collaboration skills in order for them to work well with one another. When we include group projects that include creating PowerPoints for example, we are integrating technology for our students to gain collaborative skills. ]]> 2023-03-13 01:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513564855 Reason 4 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513567848 When our students have technology integrated in the curriculum, this allows them to post on discussion boards to strengthen their typing skills and communication skills. For example, I created another Pallet Board that involves my students to type and discuss ways to stop pollution. I will have that linked! ]]> 2023-03-13 01:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513567848 Reason 5 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513569826 Integrating technology allows our students to gain creative thinking, planning, and reasoning skills that they can use to be successful in the future. ]]> 2023-03-13 01:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513569826 Reason 6 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513572412 Integrating technology allows our students to gain decision making skills. When our students create, discuss, and plan while using technology, this allows them to gain the decision making skills that will help them be prepared for the future. ]]> 2023-03-13 01:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513572412 Reason 7 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513572900 Integrating technology allows teachers to track students progress easier. When we use technology in our curriculum, there are specific learning programs that allow us to track our students learning so that we can provide them with additional technology skills to enhance their learning. ]]> 2023-03-13 01:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513572900 kwatlington20 https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513599759 2023-03-13 01:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kwatlington20/z6komqhn1n1kpds6/wish/2513599759