Ways to Integrate Technology into the
Elementary Curriculum
By Brenda Register
1. Internet
* Educational Games
* Research (for students and teachers)
* Web Pages
* Educational Videos
* Communication
2. MS Word
* Templates
* Tables
* Worksheet Activities
* Type a Paper
* Concept Map
* Journal Writing
* Creative Writing
3. MS Paint Software
* Draw Pictures of Shapes
* Draw Pictures of Seasons, Holidays, etc.
* Draw Pictures to go with their Writings
4. MS Excel
* Create Charts
* Grade Book
* Math Equations
* Spreadsheets
* Graphs
5. Graphic Organizer / Concept
Mapping
* Organizing Ideas
* Prewriting Organizer
* Book Reports
* Compare and Contrast
6. Software Programs
* Learn and Practice Content
* Educational Games
* Teaches Basic Skills
7. Camera
* Capture Real-World Objects
* Dramaplays with Camera
* Pictures for Classroom Displays
* Document Fieldtrips
* Creative Writing about Pictures
8. SMARTBoard (Interactive
Whiteboard)
* Display Computer Information and Activities
* Presentations (students and teachers)
* Interactive Games
* Take Roll
9. Overhead Projector
* Write and Draw (students and teachers)
* Presenting Information and Activites on
Whiteboard
* Use with all Content Areas