1. Technology in the Classroom > Technology in the Classroom > By: Linda Torrez

2. Technology in the Classroom > Table of Contents History Reasons for using Technology in the classroom Types of Technology

3. Technology in the Classroom > History Pre-microcomputer era Microcomputer era Internet era

4. Technology in the Classroom >Why use Technology? Studies show that it can: Influence student academic performance Develop higher order thinking and problem solving; 3. Improve student motivation, attitude, and interest in learning; 4. Help prepare students for the workforce; and 5. Address the needs of low-performing and at risk students and learning handicaps.

5. Technology in the Classroom >Influence academics Studies show that it can: 1.Gain the student’s attention; 2.Illusrtate real-world through visual presentation; and 3.Engage the students with their work.

6. Technology in the Classroom >Integrate Teachers Studies show that it can: 1.Saving time on production tasks; 2.Grading and tracking student work; and 3.Provide faster access to information sources.

7. Technology in the Classroom >Information Skills Studies show that it can: 1.Technological literacy; 2.Informational literacy 3.Visiual literacy

8. Technology in the Classroom >Types of Technology Desktop Laptop Handheld computer Cell phones

9. Technology in the Classroom >Types of Technology GPS systems Tablet PCs Elmo projector Video projector

10. Technology in the Classroom >The End