New Techonology in the Classroom

http://www.isubengal.com/news/a-new-kind-of-technology-in-the-classroom-1.1779557

I was searching the internet for an article about new technology in the classroom and I found an interesting article about an Idaho State University class that is teaching students how to use new technology like I-pads, wiis, I-pods, and pod-cast to enhance the students learning experience. The thing I liked most about this class and article was that the training was focusing on teachers who had limited resources. During the class they discuss how to use one or two computers to the teacher’s advantage by using games and pod-casts. During the class the students were also required to come up with lesson plans that used new technologies like I-pads, I-pods, and wii’s to enhance students learning. I think it is important for teachers to have a forward thinking when it comes to technology. Even though these resources are expensive, if a school can purchase even one or two of them teachers need to think of a way to use them. I also think that the computer lab could be used for more than typing up final drafts and teachers should take time to find websites, articles, and free pod-casts for students to use to explore subjects that they are interested in. When teachers use the technology that they have available to them to its full potential the possibilities in student’s learning is endless.