1. Multimedia in the Classroom Melody E. Brandman Grand Canyon University TEC 538 Learning in the Digital Age December 15, 2010

2. Are YOU Preparing Students for the Future? This is not the BEST learning environment for students of the 21 st Century.

3. Students Need Technology and Interaction with Peers.

4. Students Are Ready for the Change….

5. Tools of the 21 st Century… that Our Students Use Daily…

6. Education: TODAY VS TOMORROW

7. Easy Ways to Bring the 21 st Century into YOUR Classroom… Add streaming video to your instruction Add streaming video to your instruction-youtube -videotape demonstrations -Add video clips to your instruction Add music Add music-freeplay.com-youtube

8. Podcasts Podcasts -video or audio -video or audio Blog or Wiki Blog or Wiki - digital communication & collaboration - digital communication & collaboration Internet Tools & Free Applications Internet Tools & Free Applications Make the most of Student Gadgets Make the most of Student Gadgets

9. References Gulley, Kathleen, Patrice. ( 2003). Pros and Cons of Computer Technology in the Classroom. Answers.Yahoo.com. Retrieved from http://answers.yahoo. com/ question/index?qid=20080712164252AA1iB7Y http://answers.yahoo Haynes, Kim. (2010). 12 Easy Ways to Use Technology in Your Classroom, Even for Technophobia Teachers. HUB Research.com. Retrieved from for Technophobia Teachers. HUB Research.com. Retrieved from http://www.teachhub.com/news/article/cat/14/item/309 Schools of the Future.Youtube.com. Retrieved from *Clip Art from Microsoft Online *Images from Google Images