Introduction
There is no mistaking that digital tablets, iPads, and other items of technology in the classroom are a hugely popular trend among children. The technology is so prevalent that schools have begun implementing unbelievable amounts of electronic items to meet the needs of technology in the classroom Beyond the fact that students love tablets and they keep the students engaged, these items save schools money by combining books, calculators, and word processors, all into one handy device. Not to mention that the easy-to-use interface makes it simple for even the youngest children to manipulate. However, many teachers who get the opportunity to have such technology in the classroom are unsure of how to utilize it. Here we will take a brief look at a few ways teachers can use digital tablets and iPads in their classroom.
Task
Your assignment is to create a 2 page presentation to share the information you have learned about using tablets in classroom.
Your presentation must be two pages long.
It must include pictures and text.
It must be interesting to look at.
Process
- The student will go to the links provided and read and look at the information provided below.
- The student will take notes on his/her Think Sheets as to what his/her want to include in his/her two page presentation.
- The student will then open a Microsoft Word document and begin to create his/her presentation, while leaving up this Webquest to double check their facts.
Evaluation
Why we need to use tablet in classroom?
What are the advantages of using tablets in classroom?
What are the disadvantages of using tablets in classroom?
What are the benefits of using tablets in classroom?
In what level should tablet maybe use it?
Conclusion
Technology is so much fun but we can drown in our technology. The fog of information can drive out knowledge.
-Daniel J. Boorstin
As the world gets more and more immersed into technology, there is no way to escape from the captivating powers of the internet. Some people say this reliance on technology could improve the humanity and the environment and other vehemently argue that technology damages the health and creates too many distractions for students. Either way, learning to use technology has become a necessity to everyday life and ,thus, students need to be exposed to it. Textbooks and printed media should still be used, but tablets have become a viable source of teaching and learning that’s also efficient and effective. Even this website is developed due the use of technology in the classroom.