Benefits of applying technology in my teachingBy: Joan D. Del Castillo

One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in different ways and at different speeds. Technology makes it possible to pace lessons appropriately for each student’s learning level and can be used to promote learning in the multiple intelligences.Verbal-LinguisticThese learners enjoy learning through speaking, writing, reading, and listening. In the classroom setting these students shine when given tasks such as taking notes, researching, listening, reading for information, and writing.Logical-MathematicalThese learners love numbers, reasoning, and problem solving. These students enjoy measuring, calculating, and organizing data. In the classroom students will shine when given tasks such as collecting data, conducting experiments, solving problems, predicting, classifying, and sequencing.Visual-SpatialThese learners learn best visually and organize their thinking spatially. They are drawn to information that is presented visually. These students love to illustrate projects, color-code, and create visuals for projects.Websites to encourage learning for Visual-Spatial students:Bodily-KinestheticThese learners benefit from physical activity, hands-on tasks, and constructing things. These students are able to express ideas through movement. They like to act, manipulate objects, operate the mouse, take pictures, and be involved physically in a project.Musical/RhythmicThese learners learn best through auditory experiences. They enjoy making songs, rhythms, and patterns. These students will appreciate displaying knowledge with audio and video recorders.InterpersonalThese learners enjoy interacting with other students. They enjoy discussions, cooperative work, and social activities. These students will love web 2.0 tools that allow them to interact with others on projects.IntrapersonalThese learners learn best through meta-cognitive practices. They enjoy thinking about their thinking and reflecting on learning. Allow these students to think about what they are learning with reflective tools such as blogs and wikis that can be shared with others later.NaturalistThese learners learn from interactions with the environment they enjoy field trips that involve observation of the world around them. These students will enjoy activities that incorporate nature.The multiple intelligences can be met and enhanced through the use of technology. Many technologies overlap and address several of the intelligences at once. With a little creativity and planning, you can create rich lessons that will meet your student’s needs and let them learn at their own pace and level.

Benefits of applying technology in my teachingBy: Antonio R. Naing Jr.

Technology is ubiquitous, touching almost every part of our lives, our communities, our homes. Yet

most schools lag far behind when it comes to integrating technology into classroom learning. Many are just

beginning to explore the true potential tech offers for teaching and learning. Properly used, technology will help

students acquire the skills they need to survive in a complex, highly technological knowledge-based economy.

ntegrating technology into classroom instruction means more than teaching basic computer skills and software

programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways

that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key

components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and

connection to real-world experts. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is

routine and transparent and when technology supports curricular goals.

Many people believe that technology-enabled project learning is the ne plus ultra of classroom instruction.

Learning through projects while equipped with technology tools allows students to be intellectually challenged

while providing them with a realistic snapshot of what the modern office looks like. Through projects, students

acquire and refine their analysis and problem-solving skills as they work individually and in teams to find,

process, and synthesize information they've found online.

The myriad resources of the online world also provide each classroom with more interesting, diverse, and

current learning materials. The Web connects students to experts in the real world and provides numerous

opportunities for expressing understanding through images, sound, and text.

New tech tools for visualizing and modeling, especially in the sciences, offer students ways to experiment and

observe phenomenon and to view results in graphic ways that aid in understanding. And, as an added benefit,

with technology tools and a project-learning approach, students are more likely to stay engaged and on task,

reducing behavioral problems in the classroom.

Technology also changes the way teachers teach, offering educators effective ways to reach different types of

learners and assess student understanding through multiple means. It also enhances the relationship between

teacher and student. When technology is effectively integrated into subject areas, teachers grow into roles of

adviser, content expert, and coach. Technology helps make teaching and learning more meaningful and fun.