Benefits of Technology In the Classroom

Rebecca Barr

Calculators Spreadsheets Tablets Computers Smartphones Flash drives

Types of Technology in the Classroom

Organization Promotion of independence Promotion of creativity

The Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom

Many applications on tablets and smartphones help students stay organized For example, My Homework, iStudiez, My

Gradebook The use of calculators and spreadsheets

organize math work Flash drives (memory sticks) organize

homework assignments into files for on-the-go use.

How does technology help organize?

Students find the answers themselves instead of asking a teacher. For example, a student who doesn’t know how

to cite a source is able to search for the answer instead of depending on the teacher to give the answer

Also, when the students find the answers themselves, they are more likely to remember the information

How does technology promote independence?

Students are able to print pictures off to form a collage to learn about certain subjects

Art teachers can use programs on the computer for the students to demonstrate their creativity

Teachers can have students create Facebook pages for significant people to show their creativity

The possibilities are endless because students are able to express their creativity with one click.

How does technology promote creativity?

Create a balance between technology and hand written activities.

Do not use technology for everything. Art students should encourage children to

hand draw pictures

How to use technology efficiently in the classroom

Technology uses organization to help students to be able to keep track of their work and meet deadlines

Using technology to promote independence helps students further their research skills for the future

Lastly, using technology to promote creativity help keep students engaged in the lesson longer.

How do the benefits relate to learning?