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Technology in the classroom will be one area I plan on keeping updated. As a social studies major I believe that the globalization of the classroom will only improve the students capacity to learn. With the many different programs available to the teachers such as “web-quest” and Trackstar I definitely see these as an improvement to my curriculum. I found many helpful and easy ways to integrate this into lesson plans as I am currently enrolled in SST for elementary teaching.
I did visit my local MAISD office on line but could not find any seminars on integrating technology into the classroom, this system I hope is just not operating today. In today’s world of technology I believe that teaching social studies will only be greatly improved by the opportunities of communication the internet affords both the student and teachers. I know I will use many of the virtual field trips and will integrate the programs available through the many different museum sites.
One very simple way to keep abreast on new technology in the classroom is to use your Google alert to send articles to your e-mail. This will help to see what new technology is available and will also give you reviews from people that have used many of the new programs.