Ch 6

I would prefer to have more technologies in the classroom to have more interaction with the kids and things they are already used to using. Having an electronic whiteboard in the classroom, better known as a smartboard is a good way to get the kids involved in class. They are able to interact and touch the board as well as being able to use different colors and patters to write in to keep the kids attention during the class period. Another technology that you can use in the classroom to help the kids would be handhelds such as ipads or mini laptops. The kids can easily use these in the classroom and work at their own pace as well as being able to take them outside of the classroom. These are all reasons to have technology in the classroom to keep kids interested in class and not to mention keeping up with what the kids already know and use. By the kids already knowing how to use the technologies you are presenting to them will make it easier for you to teach and easier for them to use.