"Today's technology is yesterday's science fiction." Advancements in technology are appearing in schools at a rapid pace. SMART Boards are replacing dry erase boards. Teachers are receiving training in the use of SMART Response interactive system clickers. It is hoped that the use of SMART Board technology will motivate students by getting their attention through its visual and interactive qualities. The "clickers" are expected to help teachers quickly assess student progress and save money on consumable materials. However teachers have limited time to keep abreast of the constant developments in technology. I have encountered a useful means of staying informed about new developments in educational technology.eClassroom News is a free online magazine written particularly for teachers. Articles provide educators with information concerning advancements in educational technology. Some of the topics explored include curriculum and assessment tools, professional development resources and case studies of how schools are implementing multimedia in the classroom. I have found their articles reviewing and providing links to instructional resources on the internet particularly useful.
References:
Roblyer, M. D. & Doering, A. H.(2010). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
eClassroom News. Bethesda, MD: eSchool Media Inc.
http://www.eclassroomnews.com/
SMART Response Interactive System for the Classroom (2011) SMART Technologies
http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education/Complementary+hardware+products/SMART+Response
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