Best+Examples+of+Instructional+Activities+with+Student+Engagement+through+Technology

=Instructional technology to me is any media outside of paper and pencil used to engage students in their learning. Using technology in the classroom can be as simple as using Microsoft PowerPoint for a word activity or review of science concepts ; to using a projector with a SmartBoard to play jeopary on the habitats of living organisms. There is no limit to the use of technology in a classroom just a limit on accessibility of technology to students and teachers.=

=In this assignment we were giving the task of selecting two of our best examples of instructional activity with technology engagement. I chose my two best examples based on the engagement of students and the type of media used during the lesson. These are my best examples because they use many forms of technology such as SmartBoard, PowerPoint, Igoogle with google docs., and recording programs such as Audacity. I teach first grade so incorporating technology at a level that a first grade student can use is difficult. I took in to account each students ability when creating my activities and when choosing my best examples. This also is why these are my best examples; creativity, interaction, collaboration, and use of technology at an age appropriate level.=

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=Reflection:=

=When completing this assignment; I had a hard time looking at what I use in my classroom. I am in the rare situation of having "too much technology" at my disposal. Each day I use a SmartBoard, document camera, and projector; not to mention a complete pod of computers outside my classroom to use at any time during the day. It really made me examining how much I'm using what I have access to and if I was using it to the fullest. I realized I'm not. I chose the two examples of what I think are my best. The first example I have completed and used in my room. The second example is one that I would like to complete in my room with my kids. I tried to look at the age of each of my students and their capabilities and understandings of technology. My goal is to use more technology in my lessons and find the time to incorporate technology daily on a higher level of thinking for the students; not just using a PowerPoint on the SmartBoard, but creating interactive lessons for the students to complete with my help and also build upon so they can use them independently.=

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