Technology in Today’s Classroom

Corey Lovelace

Before we begin…..

I want everyone to shut off their phones and place them in this box until after the presentation.

CellPhones

• I might have been kidding about the phone box, but think about how often that happens in a school!

How enthusiastic were you about this “technology” presentation when I asked you to do that?

Will students feel any differently when we take away the tech they feel they have to always have on them?

Why Technology Is So Vital To the Future of Education• I doubt that I need to convince anyone in here of that fact, but just in case...

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eUeL3n7fDs

Who is this guy?• Just in case anyone was wondering:

• Graduated from HLG in 2008 with a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education.

• Started working for Bowling Green High School in 2008.

• Currently mathematics department chair, student counsel sponsor, and board game club sponsor.

Ways to Use Tech in a Classroom• Here’s a sample of some things that

happen in my district:

1. Online presence 2. Online interaction3. Online assessments

Web Presence • It is very likely that you will be

required to maintain some kind of a website when you start teaching.

• Your website is how you extend your classroom beyond its walls.

• http://lovelacehomework.wikispaces.com/

Twitter• Twitter can be a powerful tool to use for empowering student communication.

• https://twitter.com/matteasley

• #bghsmockleg

Smart Recorder• Record what you are doing and post it

online!

YouTube!

Prezi!• Looks awesome!• But takes time!

Socrative• Open an internet browser and go to • Socrative.com

• Click student log in.

• Room #60306