THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN

EDUCATION AND THE USE OF W

EB 2.0

TECHNOLOGIES IN TODAY´S

CLASSROOMS

ELABORATED BY:REINA NORIEL

Today, Education and Technology have taken a whole new meaning in our life. In addition, computers are essential part of every classroom and teachers are using many tools from the web 2.0.

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY

OIMPORTANCEGives opportunityOffers powerful

learning

OROLEIt is included as a

part of the curriculum.

As an instructional delivery system.

INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

OSTUDENTSBecome active

participants.Enhances the

learning ability.

OTEACHERSUnderstand what

technology they are using.

Make sure that technology is enhancing students.

FUNDAMENTAL REASONS FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

OExpansion of time and placeONew media for self-expressionOCollaborationOLower Cost

BENEFITS AND POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OF TECHNOLOGY

OBENEFITSImprove overall

skills such as reading and writing.

Breaks the learning cycle.

Prepare students for the future.

OPROBLEMSDistracts some

students.Not all the teachers

are well prepared.Can be very

expensive to keep update.

WEB 2.0Engage members

to interact.

IMPORTANCE

Opportunities Motivation

WEB 2.0 TOOLSSocial networking sites, Blogs, Wikis, Video sharing sites, Hosted services, Web applications, Smashups, Folksonomies and so on.

CONCLUSION

Nowadays, with the use of technology and the implementation of the web 2.0 at schools, students have the opportunities to study online, increasing their knowledge through an interactive way between teachers and students.