There are many ways for technology to be integrated into the classroom on a daily basis. The digital world and its applications change quickly. For 1:1 programs to be effective, both students and teachers need continual education to keep current with the latest technology. Daily use also helps everyone become more comfortable with computers, and more adept at using technology in place of paper and pen.
Students can create their own avatar on a site such as Voki. Information is uploaded to the site. Reports, essays, fun facts, or test answers can then be voiced by the avatar. Designing their own avatar gives students a sense of ownership of their work. This is an engaging way for students to show what they have learned.
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Moodle and similar sites allow the classroom to be virtually paper free. Students access and submit work online. Teachers can make the classroom calendar, assignments, individual grades and video clips available to students. Grading and feedback can be performed online as well as record keeping for each class.
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By using an app like WordLens on a mobile device, parents and teachers can create signs then translate those into another language. Parents can easily create scavenger hunts to help their children learn a different language. Teachers can help ELL students learn English in an entertaining way.
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