Supported Classroom Technology Implementation Professional Development

[Audio] Teachers now have the option, made possible by technology, to differentiate their lessons and adapt the knowledge they teach to the specific learning capacities of each of their students. Students are often able to work at their own paces when they use technology in the classroom. This professional development was developed for all educators, staff members, students, and those who are aiming to use both existing technology and emerging technology in the learning environment..

[Audio] Teachers now have access to a wider variety of tools, in addition to traditional resources such as textbooks and worksheets, thanks to advancements in technology. These tools are designed to assist students in acquiring a deeper comprehension of the subject matter. Because of the diverse ways in which individuals acquire knowledge, increasing the number of instructional strategies you utilize can help ensure that all of your pupils fully comprehend the material you provide to them..

[Audio] ISTE standards have been established by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to guide the best practices for utilizing and utilizing technology in learning contexts. These standards may be found on the ISTE website. The requirements are divided into sections that help multiple people, such as providing specifics about the measures established for software-facing content and providing requirements that educators and heads of schools can apply to promote the execution of those requirements in their organizations..

[Audio] ISTE Student Standards Students need the ISTE Standards to succeed in a digital world. These criteria encompass online safety, computational thinking, curating and analyzing digital knowledge, and communication using digital technologies. ISTE Teacher Standards The educator component of the ISTE Standards provides the information and insights teachers need to help students meet the standards. This includes creating, facilitating, and evaluating technology-enhanced learning settings. ISTE Education Leader Standards ISTE Standards education leaders have a detailed framework for supporting student and instructor adherence. These leaders should establish rich learning settings and lead the understanding and actions needed for this learning. ISTE Coach Standards Technology coaches can help raise learning levels. ISTE Standards for Coaching describe how coaches can assist these initiatives. "Learning Designer" coaches can assist educators create realistic, engaging, and tailored educational settings. ISTE Computational Thinking Standards The ISTE Standards for Computational Thinking are designed to help educators include computational thinking into their curriculum. Computational thinking helps solve issues, innovate, and use technology. These standards provide the greatest foundation for collaboratively and equitably integrating mathematical concepts into the educational setting..

[Audio] During the pandemic, seventy-one of students in the United States report using computers in the classroom, which is significantly higher than the global average of 37% of pupils. Utilizing various forms of technology within the confines of the educational setting can help you become a better teacher..

[Audio] Students are more likely to retain information while using technological tools in the classroom. EdTech, which can include anything from online games to full-on virtual reality experiences, helps students take an active role in their own education. For instance, research has shown that gamifying learning with challenges can boost student achievement by as much as eighty-nine percent in operation. The conventional classroom setup has the teacher lecturing to the class from the front of the room. Students sit passively and listen to the teacher lecture..

[Audio] Finding original applications for classroom technology can not only make your life as a teacher easier but also increase students' levels of enthusiasm for and involvement in the subject matter being taught. There is no limit to the number of ways that technology may be used in the classroom to provide an enhanced learning environment. Some of the ways that it can be used include facilitating communication between teachers and students (as well as peer-to-peer contact), managing curricular schedules, as well as improving instructional materials with video and images..

[Audio] The use of technology into educational settings enables not just increased contact between students and teachers but also increased communication between students and their peers and between parents and teachers, all of which are essential for the academic achievement of children. When teachers include technology into their lesson plans, it makes room for students to have a say in what they are learning. Students are given the authority to assume responsibility for their own education by being invited to provide feedback on classroom instruction, taking part in group projects and educational activities that recognize and value their uniqueness, and being provided with the opportunities and the necessary support to learn and comprehend how to make creative, productive, and secure use of technological tools..

[Audio] Establish a technology-free zone. Science supports the idea that a tech-free bedroom is more restful. Turning on airplane mode can help muffle incoming notifications while music or alarms are playing. At least a few times per year, unplug all forms of electronic media. This might be a day or even a weekend. Put down your phones and remain more present in the moment. Hide the phones in a drawer or bag if you have to so you don't continually reaching for them. It's difficult to picture a world without technology because it's become so fundamental to daily living. But limits must be set, and authority must be asserted..

[Audio] There are a variety of technical difficulties that classroom teachers and students could face. instructors are not expected to be specialists in information technology, but they do know some basic troubleshooting techniques..

[Audio] Performing a factory reset and restarting the device. Check the signal on the wifi. Purge the cache in your browser. Clicking the Forgot Password link to reset your PW. When Canvas or Google Classroom is having trouble syncing the classwork, you should check out and then log back in. If an assignment in Canvas is causing problems, the teacher might email a link to an announcement. Using web browsers other than Chrome. Bringing old software up to date. I'm going to exit the program and give it another shot. If none of these troubleshooting options work, your best bet is to get in touch with the campus's technical support team..

[Audio] Strive for Balance It is quite evident that technological advancement will continue unabated, and the world will only become more dependent on digital systems. That's a positive development for a lot of different reasons. Children of all ages can benefit from the tools that are made available by technological advancements, which enable them to learn in ways that are entertaining and interactive, to express their creativity, and to maintain connections with others. Children who are well-versed in technology will be better equipped for a future labor market that will be dominated primarily by digital tasks..

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