Creating a Technology-Infused Classroom

I would define a technology-infused classroom as a classroom that has various types of technology readily available for students to use throughout the school day.  It would not be necessary for me to intentionally assign students to use technology devices or applications.  I would simply assign students to their groups or centers, and they would have a choice between using technology or traditional methods for their own learning purposes.

My plan for creating a technology-infused classroom involves integrating technology into all of my lessons to be used independently, in partner work, or in small collaborative groups by my students.   I would have technology available for students to use to produce work (Word or PowerPoint), to communicate with one another (i.e., blogs or chat room), to problem-solve, and for skills practice.  My library would include eReaders in addition to printed books to offer students a choice of how to access reading material.   I would include laptops in my writing center so students would have a choice of producing either handwritten or typed papers.   I would maintain a list of acceptable internet sites that coincide with printed research books.  I would also include laptops or iPads in all learning centers so that students could access different types of media for learning or skills practice.   My intention is not to replace printed materials, but to add technology as another viable resource for student learning.  For example, for students who have mastered multiplication, they practice fluency by completing a timed multiplication worksheet.  For my struggling students, they can learn how to use their hands by watching the YouTube.com video below on their laptop or iPad.  

                                        Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twv-ynv_m9o

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