Takeaway Teach Tool
Chapter 4: Instructional use of technology
After reading Hamilton’s textbook, I thought the information
in this chapter was very useful for teachers beginning to explore technology in
their classroom and how to implement it. This chapter covered what types of
tools teachers can use to begin to integrate technology into their classroom such
as having a computer, projector, and camera. Hamilton does mention that it is
far more important how a teacher uses technology, than the actual equipment being
used. I think as any new learner, using technology can be stressful and a
little scary at first, but I think if teachers step out of their comfort zones
and use technology tools, they will offer their student another form of
learning. I found myself thinking of ways I could use technology tools in my
preschool class, and I could use tools such as Prezi, PowerPoint, digital story
for my parent meeting presentations. I could also use symbaloo and wiki to collaborate
with my colleagues to complete upcoming lesson plan themes. As far as tools I currently
use in my classroom, I use a tablet with learning games on it and I use YouTube
videos during music and group time sing-alongs. This chapter did give examples
of how you can use technology such as a projector to enlarge the print of a
book and read together as a class, digital recorder during reading assessment, and
a computer for group exploration. This chapter offered great ideas and tools to
use as a teacher exploring and beginning to use technology in your class.
Hamilton, B. (2015). Integrating
Technology in the Classroom Tools to Meet the Needs of Every Student.
Portland, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.
