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=Note from Jan= A note from our principle explaining her hope for technology use in our school. This is where she will explain her expectations, and what types of things she would like to see. My hope is that the princiiple will update this periodically. Still keep her hopes and expectations, but share some compliments that she has seen around the school.

=Purpose of this wikispace=

This wikispace has been established to help the teachers at Eastlake Elementary use technology as a teaching tool in their classrooms. Times are changing, and how students learn is changing. Technology continues to get bigger and better every day. Students need to be able use this technology. This site will provide ideas for how to use technology in the classroom, how to fix common technology problems that will occur when using technology, resources that teachers may not be aware is out there, and examples of how technology is being used in the classroom around the school.

=Using technology in the classroom= media type="youtube" key="_A-ZVCjfWf8" height="344" width="425"

Why Should You Use Technology in the Classroom?
"The challenge facing America's schools is to empower children to function effectively in the future, a future increasingly marked with change, information growth, and evolving technologies. Technology is a powerful tool that has enormous potential for paving high-speed highways from outdated educational systems to systems capable of providing learning opportunities for all. Every teacher should identify skills and knowledge to address 21st Century skills in their curriculum in order for students to succeed in school, work, and in life." Darren Draper.

How Can You Use Technology in the Classroom?
Using technology in the classroom can be as simple as using a document camera or a computer. Using technology doesn't have to be an elaborate performance or lesson plan. We are lucky to be in a school that is equipped with amazing technology in each classroom. Each classroom has a document camera, projectors that are mounted on the ceiling, and an amazing sound system. The school has a mobile lab that is equipped with 20 lap tops, and we have been provided with digital cameras. As you are planning your lessons, start thinking a simple ways you can add a piece of technology. Think of ways you can enhance a lesson by using your document camera. Think of ways you can involve your students.