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MARIA GARZAUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-
CLEAR LAKEUsing Technology to facilitate
Instruction K-12
November 6, 2009
Technology in the classroom
Technology before…
• Television• Radio
Today technology is an integral part of the
everyday classroom…
Different types of technology in the classrooms…
Computers Software Internet research Web-based interactive games Educational videos Video conferencing
Projectors Class presentations Video display
Interactive boards Drill and practice / presentations
Overheads Direct teaching / centers
Radios Entertainment
Notebooks Portable
Computers…
Computers, by far, are the most common type of technology in the classroom
Computers are an important tool to facilitate instruction…
Word Processor
To enhance learning…
Students use word processors to…communicateEnhance
writing skillsClassroom
projects
Computers are an important tool to facilitate instruction..cont.
InternetResearch
projectsWeb-based
activitiesOnline
dictionariesSocial
interactions / communication
E-mails
Students Interact socially Communicate Enhance
technological skills as well as writing skills
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