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Technology in the Classroom. Why should we use it?. Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants. Engaged vs. On-task. Engaged. On-Task. Doing a task because they have to Completing something out of demand Not connecting with learning opportunities. Connecting with learning Motivated Curious
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Technology in the Classroom • Why should we use it?
Engaged vs. On-task Engaged On-Task Doing a task because they have to Completing something out of demand Not connecting with learning opportunities • Connecting with learning • Motivated • Curious • Immersed in learning experiences
Google • Web Tools for the Classroom
Search • Web search can be a remarkable tool for students, and a bit of instruction in how to search for academic sources will help your students become critical thinkers and independent learners. • A Google A Day • Google Scholar
Research Tool • The Research tool makes it easy to add information from the web to your documents and presentations.
Google Art Project • The Art Project is a collaboration between Google and 151 acclaimed art partners from across 40 countries. Using a combination of various Google technologies and expert information provided by our museum partners, we have created a unique online art experience. Users can explore a wide range of artworks at brushstroke level detail, take a virtual tour of a museum and even build their own collections to share.
World Wonders Project • From the archaeological areas of Pompeii to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Google’s World Wonders Project aims to bring to life the wonders of the modern and ancient world.
Google Translate • Google's free online language translation service instantly translates text and web pages.
Google in Education • Classroom Tools • Professional Development • Student Resources
YouTube for Schools • Discovery Education Streaming
More Google Apps • Google Docs • Specialized Searches • Google Books • Google Voice • Google Trends
QR Codes QR is short for quick response QR codes can be used to navigate your students to vital information
What are they all about? • QR Codes Explained
How can they be used? • Connect with a video, mp3, website • Create worksheets with links to websites • Enhance posters or bulletin boards • Lunch Menus • Create a scavenger hunt • Tell a story • Skills poster
How can they be used? • McGuffey School District in Claysville, PA • Ideas for the classroom
Start Scanning!Scan the following codes with your IPAD/Smart Phone
How to create a QR code • KAYWA.COM • You can copy and paste QR codes, or save them as pictures • Create your own QR codes!