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Jeremiah
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As a teacher how do you implement teaching in the classroom?
hello i am a future teacher and i need assistance with making a fun environment by using technology and i don't know what resources to use.
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Kimberly Valenta, MD
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Hi Jeremiah,
Fun technology tools for the classroom will be ones that enhance learning and are engaging. I'm not sure the ages of the students you'll be working with, but let's assume they're in elementary school, have access to a computer or tablet, and could benefit from lessons in reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and geography.
Some free reading comprehension tools that might be considered more fun than reading a printed text include:
• https://readtheory.org
• https://www.quill.org
• https://www.activelylearn.com
And some free vocabulary tools that might be fun include:
• https://rewordify.com
• https://www.reallygreatreading.com/vocabulary
Geography can also be fun to teach with technology tools, allowing students to take virtual trips anywhere in the world. For example:
• https://earth.google.com/
• https://world-geography-games.com
• https://mrnussbaum.com/geography
• https://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/
• https://www.geoguessr.com/
The school you work at will likely have subscriptions to certain technology tools, too. Regardless of which tools you decide to use, you'll want to practice with them a lot before it's time to teach them to the students. Provide clear instructions on how to use the tool and explain why you've chosen it for them.
I'm sure others will have more recommendations for you, too!
Fun technology tools for the classroom will be ones that enhance learning and are engaging. I'm not sure the ages of the students you'll be working with, but let's assume they're in elementary school, have access to a computer or tablet, and could benefit from lessons in reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and geography.
Some free reading comprehension tools that might be considered more fun than reading a printed text include:
• https://readtheory.org
• https://www.quill.org
• https://www.activelylearn.com
And some free vocabulary tools that might be fun include:
• https://rewordify.com
• https://www.reallygreatreading.com/vocabulary
Geography can also be fun to teach with technology tools, allowing students to take virtual trips anywhere in the world. For example:
• https://earth.google.com/
• https://world-geography-games.com
• https://mrnussbaum.com/geography
• https://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/
• https://www.geoguessr.com/
The school you work at will likely have subscriptions to certain technology tools, too. Regardless of which tools you decide to use, you'll want to practice with them a lot before it's time to teach them to the students. Provide clear instructions on how to use the tool and explain why you've chosen it for them.
I'm sure others will have more recommendations for you, too!
International Soccer Archives Director
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Hi Jeremiah,
My first suggestion is, always be prepared.
That means be ready for anything. Any questions or comments coming from your students, be they positive or negative, should have a positive and helpful response. (They can be humorous or sarcastic, but never demeaning.
Secondly, while your class may be specializing in technology (or any subject for that matter) it is your abilities as an instructor that will have the most weight.
Everything else you use will only be a tool. You are the mechanic and it's your knowledge that will carry the day, not the tools.
Learn to develope your personality and classroom dynamics. When all else fails (electricity, broken or malfunctioning equipment) you should still have the attention of your students.
Lastly, I suggest researching what resources your school may have. If they are lacking, think if ways to raise funds for the equipment you seek. In fact, enlist your student, staff and their parents in your efforts.
Wish you the best. And kudos to you for choosing the path to teach.
My first suggestion is, always be prepared.
That means be ready for anything. Any questions or comments coming from your students, be they positive or negative, should have a positive and helpful response. (They can be humorous or sarcastic, but never demeaning.
Secondly, while your class may be specializing in technology (or any subject for that matter) it is your abilities as an instructor that will have the most weight.
Everything else you use will only be a tool. You are the mechanic and it's your knowledge that will carry the day, not the tools.
Learn to develope your personality and classroom dynamics. When all else fails (electricity, broken or malfunctioning equipment) you should still have the attention of your students.
Lastly, I suggest researching what resources your school may have. If they are lacking, think if ways to raise funds for the equipment you seek. In fact, enlist your student, staff and their parents in your efforts.
Wish you the best. And kudos to you for choosing the path to teach.
Pearl Afun
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Pearl’s Answer
Thus a very rewarding profession, you Thinking ahard of things you will do to make teaching fun using technology means you will be a great teacher.Mostly choosing technology materials to make teaching fun for students depands on the age group of students you are teaching,You can adopt an activity based style of teaching,meaning every class member will have the opportunity to participate in class and remembering in future will be easier for them and it makes teaching fun.Secondly you can make teaching fun by recording a role play by the students on a storage device and later playing it to them in class, for them to give you feedbacks on lessons learn from the video they watched.This style also make teaching and learning fun using technology. You can also allow them use tablets,smart phones,laptops in class when neccessary.There are digital story telling devices which can be used.Interactive white boards can also help,all these depands on the type of students you are handling.Wish you all the best in your professional journey.
J Huff
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Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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J’s Answer
Hi Jerimiah,
I agree with Kimberly's suggestion to practice before teaching and to check if your school has any technology subscriptions. I'd like to add another resource to the list.
Nearpod: It's a fantastic tool with games, videos, and boards for sharing ideas. Students can respond using text or video. There's a free account with lots of features. Plus, Nearpod offers a free online instructor launch at the start of each year and a couple of online weekend conferences called Camp Engage. I just saw that Camp Engage is happening at the end of July to help get ready for the new school year.
Nearpod: https://nearpod.com/
Take care!
I agree with Kimberly's suggestion to practice before teaching and to check if your school has any technology subscriptions. I'd like to add another resource to the list.
Nearpod: It's a fantastic tool with games, videos, and boards for sharing ideas. Students can respond using text or video. There's a free account with lots of features. Plus, Nearpod offers a free online instructor launch at the start of each year and a couple of online weekend conferences called Camp Engage. I just saw that Camp Engage is happening at the end of July to help get ready for the new school year.
Nearpod: https://nearpod.com/
Take care!
Shelby Ettinger
Teacher
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Pontiac, Michigan
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Shelby’s Answer
First one of the best pieces of advice I got from a teacher was to not expect perfection at the get go. Maybe your first year teaching you use one or two tech resources and you slowly build up the rigor and amount of technology you use in your lessons.
There are TONS of new resources for classroom use all the time. Don’t feel as though you have to reinvent the wheel. Ask others at your school, follow teacher on social media, and try out different things to see what works for you and your students.
There are TONS of new resources for classroom use all the time. Don’t feel as though you have to reinvent the wheel. Ask others at your school, follow teacher on social media, and try out different things to see what works for you and your students.
Eric Rivera
Chromebook Repair Instructor
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Germantown, Wisconsin
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Eric’s Answer
Make sure you really know your material well. Being very familiar with it will help you feel confident while presenting, stay relaxed as you speak, and pay attention to your audience to spot what interests them or what they understand easily.
Know your material
Deliver with confidence
Pay attention to your students and their actions
Adjust when necessary
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