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Tips for
general teachers using technology in the classroom:
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Try your best to use simple, straightforward, language.
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When teaching technology, don't be surprised if your students
already know a lot of the subject matter.
Remember, they've grown up with technology!
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Research what you don't know.
Google and
Wikipedia are both great resources.
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Don't be afraid to ask the students for feedback on how to
improve the course at the end of the year.
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Create a unique e-mail address to correspond with your students.
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I recommend you create a free
Gmail
e-mail account to use with your students. Gmail allows you to
send and receive very large e-mail attachments, which is great
for collecting homework from students. Previously, the only way
to get a Gmail account was through someone who already has an
account. Now, with its new beta version, anyone can create their
own gmail account.
Note: Some school boards have blocked
some of the email sites such as Hotmail or Gmail.
Check with
your board.
Tips for
teachers teaching software in the classroom:
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As students learn differently, try switching between presenting
on the chalkboard, your computer, and providing verbal
instruction when teaching software.
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Try to break up software or PowerPoint presentations up with
relevant exercises.
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When teaching students, let them try the software along with
you, don't just show it on your computer's projector! You
can do this by creating simple "follow-along" hands-on exercises
that the students can do along with you as teach the software.
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Try to break up software or PowerPoint presentations up with
relevant exercises.
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There are plenty of websites such as,
Teacher's Pet,
that can help you integrate technology in the class. All you
need to do is google "Integrating Technology in the Classroom".
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