Technology in the Classroom

Children learn in many different ways. Some children are visual learners, while other may be auditory or kinestetic learners. What is common denominator for all children to learn? Teachers must make learner fun and interesting for students. The use of technology, such as SmartBoards, Nintendo DS, laptops, digital cameras (to name a few examples) in the classroom is perfect tool for children to learn. Why? The answer is simple...the children are so involved in technology and having fun...they don't realize that they are learning at the same time. Maybe we can add teaching students how to multi-task as an objective. It may not be a stated goal and objective, but is occurring daily in classrooms across the country and the world. How do we know it is happening in classrooms around the world? Technology of course...Have you checked out YouTube lately?