Technology in the Classroom

Zachary Stringer May 3rd, 2017 Period 1 English 12 Final Reflection  For this project I picked Technology in the classroom. The reason I picked this idea was to improve the classroom stress. I chose this to improve the behind the scenes like grading and assignments. In previous years I had always carried a laptop everywhere and there were a lot of teachers who didn’t like the use of electronics in their classroom. I have realized the importance that electronics including cellphones can bring to the classroom environment. The idea came from push back from those teachers who didn’t see past the distractions.  Some successes were Mr. Kearney, he brought a program that he had used in previous years at other school and it was a success there and has been a success here as well. This program is called GradeCam. GradeCam has taken the time it takes to grade assignments and has cut it in half. GradeCam give the student their grade on their assignment instantly as they scan their work.  At one

Interview Questions 1.       What are your thoughts about having technology in the classroom? 2.      Why is this your preferred type of technological advance for the classroom environment? 3.       How do you think teachers can benefit from this type of technology in the classroom? 4.       How do you think students can benefit from this type of technology? 5.       Do you think more school districts should start investing in more technology for the classroom? 6.       What are your thoughts on having a website with a list of grants and funding for more technology in schools?

Questions 1. How can cellphones be used in the classroom? 2. How can tablets be used in the classroom? 3. How can electronics be versatile in the classroom? 4. How can tech be used in the classroom? 5. What are some strategies to use with tech in the classroom?

Stringer 1 Zachary Stringer February 2, 2017 Period 1 English 12 Technology in the Classroom             Technology in the classroom has a lot of controversy, you might say that it is a distraction, others may say that it is a benefit to the students and the teachers. In this proposal I want to address the teachers and the administration about the benefits that cellphones and other technology can have in the classroom. The reason that I am addressing this particular subject is because I feel that cellphones, personal computers, tablets, and many other forms of technology in the classroom can be a substantial benefit. Personally I have benefited from being able to use my personal laptop in the classroom has been a great way to communicate to the teacher when turning in assignments and having that extra resource to talk on a one to one basis. The most frequently asked question that has been asked on this subject is “How can this benefit the student when most of the time