Unit 4: Implementing Instruction with Technology

Target Objective

Learners will be able to design and choose to use appropriate technology tools

Unit Objectives

-Generate teaching materials guided by using technologies taught in this unit

-Understand and appreciate the benefits of using technology in the classroom

It's Your Turn

By now you should be more aware of the technology tools that are available to teachers today. These three tools are just some of the many that are out there. It is now time for you to put what you have learned into action.

Now that you have had the chance to look through some of the examples that I have generated for use in my classroom, take the time to design and develop a lesson using one of the technologies we have discussed in this unit. If possible try to develope a lesson using one of these tools for an upcoming lesson.

After you have finished post your lesson in the discussion area. Remember the more people who see your work the better and more creative students tend to be!

Reflection of the Unit

1) How do you feel regarding technology in the classroom now that you have reviewed this unit?

2) Are there any drawbacks to using technology? If so what?

3) What is the responsibility of the teacher as far as preparing the students of today for the world of tomorrow regarding technology use?

4) Are there other technologies you wish to learn more about?

Finally, I would like to thank you for reviewing this unit. I have found technology to be extremely beneficial and useful within my class. I like to have my students be more involved and it is a fun way to reach as many different learning styles as I can. Please feel free to leave any comments on some tools that you have found useful and your experience with teaching with technology.

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