Teachers need to know that everything they used to know about school is a lot different now. The world is changing and so is technology. Teachers must keep up with new technology and insert it into their teaching to actively engage and produce an easier way of children to acquire knowledge. Having digital tools promotes personalization. When students use digital tools they put their ideas and things about themselves in them causing a personal attachment. Using digital tools also has easy accessibility. Being able to share files and use pictures and videos are great way to teach students quicker. Digital tools also cuts efficiency. Using online tools effectively cuts costs, maximizes resources, and heightens reach. Studies have shown that students using technology as an education tool become more engaged in the process and more interested in growing their knowledge base. In some cases they don't even realize they're actively learning. Some examples of digital tools to use are: Animoto, WordClouds, glogster, blogger, and GoAnimate.
Example of an Animoto: link
Jake, I agree the world is changing and so is technology. Technology is such a huge part of our society now and it is important that we know how to use it as well as the students. These students will be growing up in a world where they will have to use technology for their future jobs so it is important that they know how to use it. I agree using technology in the classroom can be very engaging!
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