Wrapping it up

Technology for teachers has taught me to be creative with technology.  I must be willing and able to use technology in my classroom in order to assist children in learning.  I must guide, motivate and support my students to learn with technology.  I can engage my students with technology in a way that stimulates them to create, analyze, evaluate, apply and think.  This class has prepared me to do this through increased knowledge with using the smartboards and learning many forms of technology that are available to use.  I liked how this class kept me engaged in technology and helped me to evaluate and learn how technology if used in a proper manner can be beneficial in aiding student's learning. 

Using whiteboards the smart way

Interactive whiteboards can have a positive effect on students achievement if used properly.  When used properly that can give a student a 16 percentile point gain in their achievement. Teachers must organize information and group it into small, meaningful segments.  Any visual pictures they used should focus on the important information.  Teachers must discuss the correct and incorrect answer and focus on why an answer is correct or incorrect.  Teachers must use them thoughtfully to utilize whiteboards correctly. Teachers must remember whiteboard lessons are no different then regular lessons.  They must be well organized, delivered at a decent pace and involve activities to engage your students in learning objectives.