Step-by-Step Guide to Integrate Technology in your Classroom.
▪ Evaluate your personal skills to know what needs to be improved in order to provide students
with adequate information and guidance with technology.
▪ Browse the World Wide Web and Web sites provided in this Web site to find programs of your
interest.
▪ After choosing the programs you wish to use, become familiar with them until you feel confident
presenting them to your class.
▪ Make sure you observe your students' behavior and ask for feedback; their opinion matters!
▪ Do not hesitate to ask colleagues to observe your new lesson formats and to give you feedback.
▪ Reflect on each new format used, taking notes and evaluating yourself constantly.
What You Should Know About Integrating Technology.
▪ Integrating technology implies changes of instructional and management style. Rules have to
created, experienced and modified.
▪ NOTE: A chaotic classroom can also be rich in student learning.
▪ You will be working out of your comfort zone, but the outcomes will be rewarding.
▪ Students are now problem solvers; you can also learn from your students.
▪ Students enjoy using technology.
▪ Technology gives you more freedom and flexibility in your activities choices.
▪ You should be ready to change.
▪ Changes are gradual; the more you use technology in your classroom, the more comfortable you
will be using it. Do not expect 100% perfect lessons right away.
▪ You should pay close attention to students’ feedback
▪ Use self-evaluation for this experience to be a positive one.
Articles on Integrating Technology in the Math/Physics Classroom
-EXCEL-lent Middle School Math Lessons! by Leslie Bulion
- Five Technology Lessons Every Teacher Can Teach! by Linda Starr
- Mathematics and Technology by Nathan Lenstra
- MathSoft to Host The Physics Classroom (Unknown author)
- No Teacher Left Behind: How to Teach with Technology by Jamie Efaw
- PDAs, not protractors, rule in today's math class by Layli White
- Technology for Physics Instruction by Joel Bryan
- When Technology Integration Goes to Math Class by Brenda Dyck
- Why Integrating Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons are Many by Edutopia Staff
Do not hesitate looking on the Internet for tips and advice!
You are not alone! There are many teachers who are new to technology and/or who are looking for new ways to enrich their lessons. Many teachers create Web pages to share tips. Here are two examples:
- A Homepage for New (And Not So New) Math Teachers offers a lot of information on teaching mathematics including management ideas, math resources, and guidelines for using the Internet with your classroom.
- Technology Tips for Classroom Teachers offer valuable information for teachers on how to create a Web page, how to use Excel, PowerPoint, digital cameras, etc.
When feeling overwhelmed after hours spent on the Internet...
Don't forget to take a break and to entertain yourself!