Shannon+Shisler

Why is educational technology important?
I believe a class that integrates technology will keep students more engaged as they are able to interact more and to see the relevance to their lives. Traditional methods of lecture and rote memorization may seem boring to students, so using technology can be a way to get them excited about the content. Technology can also be used to connect students to people, places, or content that would have never been possible before, allowing children to explore new worlds and cultures and meet students from all over the world. It is also important that students are comfortable using technology (for purposes other than social networking) so that they are prepared for a job market that focuses heavily on technological skills. But the students are not the only ones who can be nefit from technology. Teachers can use technology to make grading and organizing materials easier, and the internet gives teachers access to thousands of lesson plans to help bring creativity and innovation into classroom instruction.

It is important to remember that educational software, like textbooks, is only one tool in the learning process. Neither can be a substitute for well-trained teachers, leadership, and parental involvement. ~Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN

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The process of adding the image files was more similar. With the blog it's just a matter of figuring out what the images next to Add Media stood for. On the Wiki you just have to click on File and then you can browse to upload your image.

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