Abstract
Technology has the potential to enhance lessons in the classroom setting. Educators can utilize technology in a variety of methods from embedding interactive games to showing videos and photos to allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of a concept. Drexel University School of Education (n.d.) shares “implementation of technology also creates pathways for differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of students as individual learners within a broader classroom climate” (para. 3). Opportunities for natural and organic differentiation in the classroom through the use of technology can benefit students academically and socially-emotionally. In addition to the benefits technology can provide in the classroom, technology can be harnessed to support and increase parent engagement. Covid-19 changed the way that educators and parents can utilize technology in the classroom and home. During the presentation, we will share specific tools and apps that can be utilized to promote learning and engagement. In addition, we will touch upon different ways to seamlessly embed technology into the classroom during literacy, math, and physical education lessons and activities. As former educators in the K-12 setting, we have seen the benefits associated with increased use of technology. While the target audience for this presentation is elementary educators, activities can be adapted and enhanced for older grades. Educators in higher education can also attend and share content, knowledge, resources, and materials with the students in their classrooms.
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Jill Tussey, Buena Vista University, United States
Michelle Metzger, Buena Vista University, United States
Jessy Bibler, Buena Vista University, United States
Leslie Haas, New Uzbekistan University, Uzbekistan
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