A Technology Infused Classroom

How would a technology infused classroom look?

Technology can provide a vehicle for student-centered learning. By using technology, students can participate in scaffolded learning on their own or in small groups.

In addition to providing laptop and desktop computers, a classroom infused with technology would have enough portable devices such as tablets for each student. The classroom would have a smart board for interacting with larger groups. Students would use the tablet devices to collaborate with each other and to teach each other.

Students would use a variety of technologies to learn, but the technology would merely be the tool--not the primary focus. In other words the technology would be in the background.

My plan for a technology infused classroom.

I would take the following steps to infuse technology into my classroom.

1. Check out and use the iPads available for one-to-one use with apps that are pre-loaded.
2. Lobby for our PTA to help fund the  purchase of one or two Smartboards.
3. Use the document camera in my classroom with most lessons.
4. Have the students use online encyclopedias for research.
5. Create a wiki page for an online book club.
6. Use Edmodo to communicate with students and parents