Ways
to Integrate Technology into the Elementary Curriculum
By: Jessica Kennedy
1. Internet
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Educational Games
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Research (for students and teachers)
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Webpages
-
Educational Videos
- Communication
2. MS Word
- Templates
-
Tables
-
Activities
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Worksheets
-
Type a Paper
-
Concept Map
-
Journal Writing
- Creative Writing
3. MS Paint Software
- Draw Pictures of Shapes
- Draw
Pictures of Seasons, Holidays, etc.
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Illustrate sentence
4. MS Excel
- Create Charts
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Grade Book for Teachers
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Math Equations
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Spread Sheets
- Graphs
5. Graphic Organizer/ Concept Map
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Organize Ideas
- Pre-writing
Organizer
- Book Reports
- Compare and
Contrast
6. Software Programs
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Learn and Practice Content
- Educational Games
- Teaches Basic Skills
7. Camera
-
Capture Real-World Objects
- Drama plays
with camera
- Pictures for
Classroom Displays
- Documentation
of Fieldtrips
- Creative
Writing about Pictures
8. SMARTboard (Interactive Whiteboard)
-
Display Computer
Information, Presentations, and Activities
- Presentation by
Students and Teachers
- Interactive
Games
- Take Roll/
Attendance
9. Overhead
Projector
-
Write and Draw- Students
and Teachers
- Take/Give Notes
- Presenting
Information and Activities on Whiteboard
- Use With all
Content Areas