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Oscar J. Alejandro Spanish

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Definition of Technology: Application of knowledge to the practical aims of human life.
- The Internet: The greatest technological invention of all time.
- LCD Projector: Allows a single computer to reach a larger group.
- Multimedia: Contains texts, graphics, animations, video and sound.
- Smartboard: Takes the place of traditional chalk and board or whiteboard.
- Ebooks: Electronic form of text.
Using current technology: Can be easily accessed, grows the collective knowledge and best practices.
- Partner with a colleague: Find ways to try things together
- Attend a session, conference, or search the web: Built relationships with fellow educators to build a support network.
- Find additional support: Visit the Q&A section of the APP you like to used and feel free to ask questions.
Effects of Technology: Helps communication, and changes the dynamics between students and instructors.
- Classrooms: The instructor is now a facilitator setting goals, providing guidelines, and resources. Promoting project-based work.
- Students: Change from a passive to an active role.
Classroom Technology: Changed the way we educate our children.
- Teacher-based Technology; Helps teachers to reduce the time in gradings, and improve the quality of the lesson plans.
- Student-based Technology: Allows access to educational content on the Internet with the use of laptops, PDA's, and smartphones.
- School-based Technology: Allows both students and parents to be aware of all the school functions.