A technology rich classroom has many benefits. Kids relate more to computers, iPods, and video. Technology also captures their attention better than a "boring" lecture. With technology, students get to see the results of their work, which can inspire them advance further.
Integrating technology in the classroom is more than just typing up a book report, or watching a movie. Thanks to technology, students have a greater opportunity to expand their creativity. With editing programs like Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Audition, students can take that poster depicting the journey of Christopher Columbus to the next level. Instead of drawing a map on a big piece of poster board, students can now use Photoshop to create an image, then they can record a voiceover describing the event, and put the two together to create a short animation or slideshow.
Kids want to learn more about technology because it is something that has a real world application. This is good news to teachers and parents! Technology in the classroom also provides a great amount of communication and teamwork. Students can work together to create websites and movies. They can also compose emails to one another, which will build upon their communication and language arts skills.
Some students may find they have a talent for web design, or sound and video editing. Who knows, maybe that technology filled classroom will produce the next Spielberg or Steve Jobs!
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