1. Technology Literacy Education Ways to use Technology in the Classroom
By: Kelly Hirshberg
Erin Smialek
Juan Ocubillo

2. What is Technology Literacy?

3. Framework Requirements
{Students}: provide them opportunity to…
{Teachers}: are just there to…
{Projects & Assignments}: should be designed to engage students in…

4. Technology Classroom Tools
PowerPoint
Websites
Blogging
Moviemaker

5. PowerPoint Overview Is a presentation program developed by Microsoft
Consists of a number of pages or “slides”
Slides may contain:
Text
Graphics
Movies
Links to websites
Finished “slideshow” can be viewed on the computer or a projector

6. PowerPoint in the Classroom
Both teachers and students can use for presentation purposes
{Students}: replacement of poster or report
{Teachers}: replacement of transparencies
Example:

7. Website Overview Collection of pages, images, videos and music
Hosted on one or more web servers
Accessible via the Internet
Anyone can access your website

8. Websites in the Classroom
Both teachers and students can use as a way to:
Communicate
Post Information
Connect with the 21st century
LRC 320 class examples
Class Websites

9. Blog Overview A website usually maintained by an individual
Derived from the term web log
Can be described as an online diary
Entries consist of:
Commentary
Graphics
Video
People may post comments on the entries

10. Blogs in the Classroom
Both teachers and students can use as an alternative to written assignments
{Teachers}: post discussion topic
{Students}: respond to teacher and peer comments
Blogger.com

11. Moviemaker in the Classroom
A tool that allows students to…
Create and share multimedia projects
Express their knowledge in a subject of interest
Helps focus on learning the content and not the tool itself

12. Benefits of Technology in the Classroom for Students
Prepares them for the 21st century
Provides opportunities
Builds personal connections
Enhances communication
Enhances reading comprehension, writing, viewing, and listening skills

13. Benefits of Technology in the Classroom for Teachers
Improves lectures
Enhances the curriculum
Improves writing and math skills
Improves computer skills
Enhances motivation
Provides a variety of learning tools
Enhances communication