Technology Accessibility-Making it Work
Not every classroom is equipped with the best and latest technology available for every student in the class. But, what do you have? If you do not have enough computers for every student in the room, consider creating an assignment that involves stations. One of the stations could involve a computer and when students switch, the next station does not. All students are using the computer at some point, just not all at the same time. Adapt your lessons to utilize what you. Click the button on the left to access a article on TeachHub.com on how to make the best of what you have. Have you thought about having technology donated? They are many grant services available and also websites such as Donorschoose.org where members can donate to your classroom or creating an Amazon classroom wish list on Amazon.com. |
Student Accessibility to Technology Outside of the Classroom
Most educators in most districts have students who do not have access to technology outside of the classroom. So what can you do? Libraries have technology available to use. Check out your schools library hours as well as your local library. The Milford Public Library is open Mon-Thurs 9am to 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Click the link on the left for more information on the Milford Public Library and their services. Milford Central Academy pairs with Communities in Schools (CIS) and offers an after school program for students where they can access the school libraries and computers labs. Offering students time throughout the day, for example during expressives, lunch or RTI, to work on technology based assignments in your classroom could be an option. |
Creating training opportunities for Educators and their Colleagues
An educators day is packed from start to finish and PD days are no exception. Most teachers find it difficult to find the time to learn about new technology, how to implement it in the classroom, and to create lessons using the technology. The best way to get the time is to ask! Push for it with your department, administration and district level personnel. Have a plan of what technology you'd like to become trained in and how you'd like to use it in your classroom. Most of the time districts would like to accommodate you. Be patient. In the meantime, you can always find information on new technologies on your own. Online webinars are a great way to learn. Edtechteacher.org offers many free webinars on technology. Twitter, blogs, and other collaborative apps and sites are a great way to learn more about technology that you can use in the classroom. Once your district sees the benefits of the technology you're using in your classroom, hopefully it will pave the way for more PD time to be allotted to using technology in the classroom. |