Using Technology in the Classroom

Technology has made our life easier, hasn't it? Education is not an exception. Our students want immediate response, more interactive ativities, and educators who reinvent themselves. That's why I'd like to share with you three (3) tools that will transform your classroon.

First of all, let's consider QR Code. Students can not live without their cell phones, right? So let's take advantage and integrate their devices. Just follow these simple steps:

• Ask students to download any QR app (they are free).
• Then, provide the picture you have already created with a QRCode generator.
• Students will scan it, and they'll access the pictures, websites, or exercises you have chosen.
• Tip: Instead of using a text book, I look for websites with exercises, and students answer them through their cell phones.

Secondly, use socrative.com. This tool enables you ( after creating an account) to ask students different types of questions. These are the steps:

• Create an account.
• You'll be given a room number.
• Tell students to access socrative.com, to log in as students, and provide the room number.
• Then, use any type of question provide by this site.
• As students answer, a graph will appear, so that you know how students do!

Last but not least, why not to develop an e-portfolio? This is an innovative and ecofriendly tool. Before you do so, a gmail account must be created. Steps:

• Access google.com
• Click on more.
• Use one of their template.
• Click on "get started".
• Choose a blank template.
• Click on create.
• Follow the rest of the instructions.
• Sample: https://sites.google.com/site/eportfolioprofmarie/?pli=1

Hope these tools help you develop new learning experiences!