Improved Integration of Technology Into Modern Classrooms

The people of the modern or the post-modern era can be termed to be worshippers of technology. Now we can’t even think of a single day without using technology in some form or the other. Starting from brushing out teeth to making lunch, everything depends upon technology. The educationists of the world have also recognized well the importance of integrating technology into the classroom plan. But this integration does not only mean having computers in the schools, but many other things.

It is now acknowledged everywhere that technology should be integrated even into the education system, not just as a subject or as a once-in-a-while project, but as a tool to promote and extend student learning on a daily basis. But it’s not that easy to do so. A proper study of the student’s psychology and their development process is needed in this matter. The challenge, of course, is in finding ways to use technology -- and to help students use it -- that doesn\'t take time away from core subjects. There are some teachers who face difficulties while introducing the students with new technical aids.

So the teachers first must find the time to learn to use the tools and understand the terminology necessary for participation in those projects or activities necessary for a student’s academic success. It is not that technology can help the students only, but it can become a potent instrument for teachers as well in their classroom activities. As it is said earlier that technology is more than having computers in schools, so teachers and academics can use certain methods to make students use technology in a more creative way. It is a great way of incorporating technology in lesson plans to generate interest among students about their academics. There are certain ways that teachers can follow to make technology an integral part of the academic curriculum.

These are as follows:-

1. For the primary students, teachers can use simple technical devices like electronic puzzles and slate boards; DVDs containing nursery rhymes or pictures of animals,     birds, fruits and vegetables. These can help the teachers to cater to the student’s interests and also make their path easy.

2. For students who have crossed their primary level, the school authorities can provide them more advanced devices like smart boards. Another way that schools can    obtain ids to make children aware of the world of the Internet. Through the Internet, students can have a better idea about the world and also can exchange their    opinions and ideas with others.

3. Students can also be challenged with online mathematical problems that help in sharpening their logical thinking skills.

4. Online work sheets are also a great way of integrating technology into the academic curriculum.

5. College-bound high school students always can benefit from additional PSAT and SAT practice.

Moreover, the school website is another way of promoting a students’ interest. The school authorities may publish the name of the top scorers in academic field on their website so that others are also influenced by their achievements in academics.

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