1. Applying Technology to Education By: Kylie Swanson

2. Internet Access The percentage of public schools with access to the internet increased from 35 to 99 percent between 1994 and 2002. Advantages of internet access Online research for projects Online activities Online dictionary and thesaurus Online assessment of students Why integrate technology in the classroom: the reasons are many (2008). Retrieved from www.edutopia.org/technoooology-integration-introduction

3. Effects on Teachers Teachers can reach different students that may seem inaccessible Teacher can take on many different roles, such as: Adviser Content Expert Coach Why integrate technology in the classroom: the reasons are many (2008). Retrieved from www.edutopia.org/technoooology-integration-introduction

4. Effects on Teaching Teachers can present the material in a more appealing way that can hold the student’s attention for longer amounts of time Teachers can create lectures as Power Points Spreadsheets Videos The best tech tools for teachers (2010). Retrieved fromwww.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech234.shtml

5. Effects on Students Higher interest in the content material being presented Greater understanding of material when linked with pictures, videos, and other examples Increased motivation to learn Increase technological skills More collaboration with peers Why integrate technology in the classroom: the reasons are many (2008). Retrieved from www.edutopia.org/technoooology-integration-introduction

6. Effects on Students Increased opportunities for student-constructed learning Improves writing skills Increases preparation of students for most careers and vocations Why integrate technology in the classroom: the reasons are many (2008). Retrieved from www.edutopia.org/technoooology-integration-introduction

7. Technology Tools for Teachers Microsoft Office Word, Power Point, Excel Microsoft OneNote SMART Boards Interactive white boards Elmo Projector The best tech tools for teachers (2010). Retrieved fromwww.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech234.shtml

8. Risks of Technology Overuse of technology Students become more reliant on machines than their minds Privacy Information is easily accessed by outside parties if not careful Plagiarism Students must learn early on to cite information found from external resources Knill, O. (2007). Benefits and risks off media and technology in the classroom. Paper presented at the ICTCM conference, Boston.

9. Helpful Websites Education World www.educationworld.com Web Quest www.webquest.org Teacher Tech Blog www.teachertechblog.com Teachnology www.teach-nology.com

10. References Knill, O. (2007). Benefits and risks off media and technology in the classroom. Paper presented at the ICTCM conference, Boston. The best tech tools for teachers (2010). Retrieved fromwww.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech234.shtml Why integrate technology in the classroom: the reasons are man (2008). Retrieved from www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction