What how are computers used in classrooms today?
by admin on Feb.04, 2012, under Uncategorized
I am doing a project about the use of computers in today’s classroom and I was wondering what the different technologies out there are. I have already thought of smart boards, but what else is out there and where can I find the information. Any help would be very much appreciated! 
February 5th, 2012 on 12:06 am
Presentations using powerpoint, Software where the teacher can take over the individual computers on the network to instruct an individual student (don’t know what it’s called). Laptops mean technology can be taken into any classroom even if it isn’t a computer room. Work can be taken from room to room on a USB stick. Then there is special software for students with dyslexia so they can type up their assignments easier. Tests can be taken online or on a network so scores are easily collected, parents can log on to the website from home to see what their child should be doing, more online sites for research and educational activites so teachers don’t have to do so much prep. etc, etc.
February 5th, 2012 on 12:22 am
a lot of kids in private schools are required to have laptops
February 5th, 2012 on 12:32 am
We actually teach the children how to do different things on the computer. They have programs like Success Maker that they can use to enhance what they’ve already learned. I have 2 student computers in my classroom. They’re mostly used for those programs I described, plus they use them to do their Accelerated Reader testing and to scan their bubble cards for Accelerated Math.
I use my computer to do different activities with the students as well. There are a ton of sites that have neat interactive programs for learning things such as math, social studies, even the food pyramid. I can hook up my computer to a box light projector and project it onto a screen so everyone can see, then each student gets a chance to choose something.
February 5th, 2012 on 12:55 am
It is used in many, many ways. A big way it is used is for teaching. Teachers make educational powerpoints to teach lessons and they usually put slide shows and notes on them. Its also for students to write reports and use different educational software to get great educations.
February 5th, 2012 on 1:28 am
There are a lot of different uses for computers in the classrooms. Teachers use powerpoint and projectors. A lot of schools are now lending students laptops and transferring programs and data to the students. This also ensures that the students all have the same format and that the document looks the same on computers which can be a problem when you are transferring between Macs and PCs.
Students also have access to multiple programs that allow them to participate in class at a higher level. There is some research going on where students can submit their answers to teh teacher via IM and the teacher can evaluate the students at any givven time. With technology the way that it is the teacher and student relationship has almost no bounds. I am currently a college student but i know some high schoolers and even grad schoolers that have laptops that they do their homework on at home and can email them to the teacher. This si in private schools at the moment. This is also helpful for any questions that the students may have if they are in study hall and can not find the teacher.