questions+for+Teachers

Julie Ward - What is the most effective piece of technology? Do you think that technology being fun for students makes it more effective?
 * Post your questions here for the teacher by Tuesday at 5pm.**

Allison Cockerell: What keeps teachers from using technology at this school? How would you convince them to change their mind and integrate technology into the classroom?


 * Courtney Witte:**
 * is your favorite type of technology that you have used in your classroom? How did you use it? What type of technology has seemed the most popular with your students? **

Elizabeth Speaks: My question is for both teachers. What is your favorite piece of technology to use in your classroom? How do you keep your students entertained when using the technology in class?


 * Lara Farlow: Technology is always changing. Every six months there is something new and amazing. How do you keep up with all the changes and new tools available to teachers. Is there anything you suggest we do to keep updated on new programs and different teaching tools? Are there teacher workshops or classes that can help us stay up to date on using different programs? **

**Lynndi Gibbons: This question is addressed to the history teacher-- I am planning on teaching middle school Social Studies and have some concerns about using technology in the classroom. I want to create interesting and fun activities that keep students engaged, but I also want to make sure the content is not getting lost. Do you have any examples of integrative activities or lessons that have been particularly effective in your classes?** ﻿﻿Rachelle Chapman: My question is for both teachers. As a future teacher, one my concerns would be about the well being of my students. Bullying is something that should not be tolerated in any school but students are finding new ways to bully without the risk of being caught. So my question is- Have you come across cyberbullying in your schools, and if so, how was it handled? I plan on teaching at the elementary level so I may not deal with this issue as much as a secondary teacher but I would like to know how cyberbullying can be stopped. J.Lynn Marshall - My question is for both teachers. In your opinion, what is the most beneficial piece of technology you use in your classroom everyday? What do you use it for? Also, what is the least beneficial piece of technology that you have in your classroom? Amanda Ybarra: My question is for both teachers. In the future, do you believe most schools will provide each student with their own computer/ iPad? If so, Do you think this will have substantial benefits with teaching/learning and how? Also, what grade do you think this would be the best to start considering I will be teaching at an elementary level. Kelsey Laib: How do schools go about getting new technology and where does the money come from or how much is donated? Is it more the schools responsibility or individual teachers? Lindsay Lanthripe: How do you suggest accommodating students who do not know how to use certain technologies? I am an elementary education major and I do not want any students to get left behind just because they do not know how to use a technology. Samantha Fuller: My question is for both teachers. I am going to be an elementary school teacher and I was wondering if you had any suggestions of specific technologies that younger students can use and manipulate well? I want to have technology they can engage in instead of just me showing them how to use technology.

Brittney Hennigh: Do you find it important to teach students how to use older technologies, as in typewriters or cassette players? If so, how does that help the students? If not, does it hurt the students from learning newer technologies? I'm sure many students are pretty savvy when it comes to modern technology. Sometimes I wonder if I will be able to keep the students attention with technology if I don't be as entertaining or detailed enough, like movies or video games are today. Do you ever find technology to be more of a hassle than just using a simple conversation and a chalkboard in the classroom?

Jill Loveless: Do you find it is sometimes a battle between you and the technology when you incorporate different kinds of technologies in your assignments and lesson plans? I have a fear of this happening to me when I become a teacher.

Ashley Sawyer: Do you think that using technology in the classroom can ever be too distracting for students? ipads and ipods contain several other features that kids can play with instead of working on what they are assigned. How do you monitor each student to make sure they are staying on task with their technology? (Specifically for elementary students)

﻿Kayley Higgins: This question is for both teachers. I am going to teach high school Language Arts, and wanted to know your thoughts on how you think the growth of technology usage will affect literacy and literature in schools.

Summer Sherrill: In my experience, schools tend to have one computer lab. Students aren't given much time there because there are so many classes that teachers are not able to utilize them for lessons often. Is it enough of a necessity that schools will move towards having in-class sets of laptops? I think this would be a nice asset, but it would be extremely expensive. What do you think is the best way to expose students to technology on a frequent basis if budgetary concerns are an issue?

Kirby Leonard: What is the piece of technology that you find most useful in your classroom? In elementary classes, it is hard to keep students focused, so what do you think is the best way to do this? Also, what is the best way to avoid glitches when using technology to teach lessons?

Ashley Johnson: Do you have any examples of a Smartboard being used in an 11th or 12th grade English class? I've seen technology enhance the learning environment in many ways, but in that particular scenario, I find it hard to see if paying for the technology is worth it in the end.

Whitney Sanders: What kind of technology grants are available to teachers? Where can I go to find out about new grants that become available?

Laura Chitwood: What is your biggest struggle in using technology? Do you find it hard to be able to provide technology for all of your students? Does the school provide the technology or do you find yourself having to provide it?