Technology

What is technology?

• machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge

• something to make you happy

• Something to think about

• something used inside of a shoe

Which is not considered a type of technology?

• Phone

• iPad

• Paper

• SmartBoard

Why should technology be used within the classroom?

• to help students connect and engage with the material in the classroom

• to keep students busy while the teacher grades papers

According to the Worksheets textbook, students ages 12-24 will spend more than four hours a day viewing media, not including games.

• True

• False

According to the Worksheets textbook, most teachers are so caught up in emailing each other, that they've lost the art of true interpersonal communication.

• True

• False

If used incorrectly, mobile devices and the applications they support, will help prepare students for their future careers.

• True

• False

Technology transforms the learning experience.

• True

• False

Technology is never a bad thing within the classroom.

• True

• False

Which is considered a disadvantage to using technology?

• students are able to collaborate on different tasks

• students posting inappropriate things

• students are engaged in the tasks

The strategy that we are presenting today is

• reciprocal teaching

• storytelling

• technology

• movement