Traditional and Emerging Technology

Traditional technologies are still being used in the classroom in order to relate certain areas in subject content.  Teachers are still using Overhead projectors, VCR and even desktop computers to prepare classroom materials and presentations.  Students use desktop computers to search for information they may need for reports, research and even take tests.

The introduction of emerging technology used in the classroom such as WiFi, Web 2.0 including podcast, Wiki and Blogs are some of the few new technologies used.  Our millennial are more engaged in the evolution of technology.  Many students personally own some of these new technologies such as an ipad or iphone and is very much accustomed to them. By introducing these technologies in the classroom teachers are able to relate the content of their lesson plan in a less challenging way and students are more engages and enthused about learning. 

 

The technology used has to be evaluated in order to protect the privacy and interests of the students as well as stick to the guidelines of the teaching curriculum.  Teachers may use formative evaluations relating to the planning and implementing of the technology or summative evaluation that test the performance outcome of the technology used.