Benefits of the Digital Classroom

What skills do students need to function well in twenty-first-century workplaces?

• Reading, writing, and math

• Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and working creatively

• Basic computer skills

• Physical fitness and health

How can technology help classrooms be more like real-world environments?

• By providing virtual reality experiences

• By automating all classroom processes

• By increasing opportunities for critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity

• By replacing teachers with AI robots

What is one way technology has saved you time and made you more efficient?

• Using smartphones for multitasking

• Listening to podcasts while working out

• Using Google Maps for navigation

• Learning new skills through online videos

What are some examples of how teachers are using technology in the classroom?

• Creating manipulatives and sorting activities with Google Drawings

• Giving formative feedback on writing using Google Docs

• Plotting learning on a Google Map instead of using paper

• Recording main points in a shared Google Slides presentation

What impact does technology have on education now that the internet is easily accessible?

• Students no longer need to calculate things as computers can do it

• Rote learning has decreased as students have instant access to knowledge

• Schools must move to project-based learning to keep students engaged

• Computer science is an important subject for all students

How does technology help cater to individual student needs?

• Access to technology impacts learning more than teaching

• Resources can be personalized for students

• Teachers can write code to make students behave better

• Students can take ownership of their learning

What do we know about technology, teaching, and learning?

• Access to technology impacts learning more than teaching

• Teachers must become experts with technology to support student learning

• Technology is a tool to support teachers in increasing student learning

• Learning cannot succeed without technology

What describes a digital classroom?

• Teachers are facilitators of learning

• Students use technology to collaborate and communicate authentically

• Students have access to online resources to solve problems

• Every student works alone on a device for the entire day

What is a goal for integrating technology in your own classroom?

• Using Google Docs for collaborative writing and feedback

• Changing teaching approach to give students more ownership and varied tools

• Creating collaborative presentations for persuasive speech projects

• Implementing digital portfolios for authentic communication

What is the impact of technology on your life?

• Saving time and increasing efficiency

• Changing the way you see the world

• Enabling self-learning through online resources

• All of the above