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This article discussed the benefits of using a smartboard in the classroom. It began by explaining that a smartboard is an interactive teaching tool that can be used in a variety of subjects that help to create a unique learning experience for students. With interactive teaching tools, videos and other technological advantages it can create a more engaging and exciting educational experience for the student. It goes on to explain the benefits of a smartboard in the classroom such as the ability to teach to more learning styles at the same time and access to a wide range of web resources that may not be available without the smartboard technology. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE...PLEASE POST YOUR LINK AND SUMMARY BELOW. Click the "EDIT" button to post. You must be a member of the wiki before you can edit and post

[] This article is from the New York Times, and it entitled "Digitally Aided Education, Using the Student's Own Electronic Gear." Ever since computers became a classroom staple, there has been a great debate over whether or not they enhance student learning; this article talks of what certain schools, particularly those in Florida are doing to incorporate technology into their classrooms. In these schools, teachers are asking students to bring in their own personal electronic devices to school, so that they can utilize them in their classrooms; they are calling it B.Y.O.T. (Bring Your Own Technology) This article touches on both sides of the argument. Many people believe that students are not learning subject matter, rather they are learning more about technology. On the flip side, its saving schools money because they no longer have to purchase expensive classroom equipment and the students are not limited. These schools are also finding that because of the personal connection students feel with their electronic device that they are more willing to participate if the assignment involves something utilizing their own personal technology.
 * Alexa**

[] This article is titled //**40 Ways Education Technology Will be used in the Future.**// It show the many ways in which technology will be used in the classroom in the next few decades, using a categorized visualization image. In the visualization it attemps to organize some of the emerging technologies that will be in the classrooms. Our jobs as educators is to anticipate the real life future skills that or students will need but it can only be formalized after practices ahve been defined. Students will have the ability to communcate and collaborate globally while in the classroom. It gives some true insight of where education has the ability to go when using technology in the classroom. The U.S. Department of Labor states"65% of today's grade school kids will end up at jobs that haven't been invented yet".
 * Angela**

[] This article from CNN is about Google Glass. If you are unfamiliar, this new technology is basically a computer you wear on your face. The article talks about the possibility of the Glass changing the technology market, much like the iPod and iPhone from Apple did. It is important to be able to recognize the new technology that could enhance the efficiency and offer new ways to teach in the classroom. The Glass in the classroom could enable students to multitask in the classroom, in theory increase their efficiency. I believe we do have to be careful with this technology as it could easily be a distraction in the classroom.
 * Brad Hoy**

[] In this article, second grade Math teacher Robert Pronovost uses various tech tools gained through grants and donations to differentiate math instruction. He uses math games that cater to the level of the learner. Robert started out using no technology in his class. Overtime he has gained evidence through bench mark test results and the video game assessment scores to back up his efforts and show that technology has made a significant impact on his students learning. The students all start out the same program and then move on when they have mastered the skills. Pronovost then introduces the student to the next level of math game that will allow the student to progress based on their level of skill. The class uses laptops, IPOD Touches and Whiteboard instruction. His students have learned that in order to get to the next level, you have to master this one first.
 * Anthony Gilliams**

[] Technology has steadily advanced cell phone appearance, usage and creativity over the years. Phone companies are in heavy competition for customers, companies and topping each other with the latest advancement/feature to their phone. Here, Samsung YOUM has previewed cell phones made of plastic which could someday make cell phones become easier to afford and less of a difficult to use or deviate. Not to mention less chances of damaging or mishandling your device and facing expensive charges to replace your device. The smartphone company name YotaPhone has also created a idea of having a plastic phone that curves and flexes around the model of the phone enabling you to see text messages while the phone is closed or flat down on the table. There's an illustration of these previews in the article. Please take a minute to read and check out the display show of what our future is yet to do with technology advancement to todays cell phone.
 * Fahreed Cheatham**

Education World

The article, “ What Every Teacher Should Know About Technology,” by Bernie Poole discusses 6 topics that all teachers should know about technology in the classroom. These topics include productivity tools, trouble shooting, search engines, technical assistance, web resources in your content, and an open mind to the new trends in educational technology. The author stresses the importance of these topics because they will increase a teachers overall effectiveness within the trade. @http://www.teachthought.com/technology/five-common-applications-of-technology-in-the-k12classroom/
 * Tyffany Stroman**

**5 Common Uses of Technology in the Classrooom and How we Screw Them Up**
This article discusses that many districts do not allow use of the internet and/or social media sites that allow teachers and students to share and find information. However, with so much information on the web, and not all of it is accurate, using it as a research tool is a start and needs to be verified using other sources. Programs that monitor reading level do not take into account a student’s reading growth over the year; therefore, the results are not very accurate. Smartboards and clickers allow for multiple demonstrations of student understanding but are limited as to what they can show/do.iPads and laptops can be very useful in the classroom if teachers had the time to properly integrate them into the curriculum/lesson plans.
 * Angela Julien **