Article Review #2

The article that I read is called How to use Technology in the Classroom.

Here is the link to the article.

http://teachingtechnology.suite101.com/article.cfm/technology_integration

Describe

This article is about why technology is important in the classroom and how to incorporate technology and the internet into the classroom. The different ways that teachers or students can use technology in the classroom are webquests, interactive websites, virtual museum tours, computer games, and video. This article talked about webquests as a way for students to conduct research, develop critical thinking skills and creative solutions to problems. Also, it talked about interactive websites used as a way to engage children with their learning. For example, children could read a story online and answer questions through a game. Virtual museum tours allow students to see artwork or museums that they would not be able to visit. Computer games are used to make learning fun and interactive. Using the internet to find videos as a way to create lessons more enjoyable and engaging. Technology should be combined with lessons to make them more engaging and interactive. This will allow children to make connections to their own world and have new ideas on how technology can help them in the classroom.

Analyze

I liked this article and I enjoyed reading it. I do like the idea of having students take a virtual tour of a museum. This would allow students to see things they normally would not see in their community. All the suggestions that were mentioned in this article are great.

Reflect

I would definitely use the suggestions that are mentioned in this article because I know my young students would enjoy using games to learn phonics, math, reading, writing, etc. I also like the idea of having my students take a virtual tour through a museum in another state or country. I would actually do this as a whole group activity because my kiddos are just in kindergarten and I think it would be overwhelming for them to tour on their own. The only suggestion that I would not use with my kindergartners is the webquest because they are too young to start doing research projects. Overall, this was a good article.