Uses by Teachers

Teachers may use technologies in a number of ways in the classroom. Listed below are some of the specific ways technologies are being used. Please select any of these links for more information.

1. Make class presentations
   
2. Communicate with students and parents
   
3. Manage the classroom
   
4. Search for learning resources
   

Make Class Presentations

Teachers often use technologies to present information to all of the students in the classroom, and sometimes to students in another classroom at the same time. Teachers may use films, or CD/DVDs, or computers and projectors. Many times, teachers will use something called presentation software to organize information and to present that information in interesting ways to their students. You may hear your child talk about seeing a "PowerPoint" presentation, for example. To see what that means, go to:

Microsoft Office Powerpoint
http://www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint/default.asp
This is the homepage for PowerPoint.

Powerpoint in the Classroom
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm
Some general information on the use of PowerPoint in the classroom.

Internet4Classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_powerpoint.htm
You can go here to see an example of how teachers are trained to develop and use PowerPoint presentations.

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