Effective Use of Technology In the Classroom?

Posted by kdawson on Sunday September 2, 2007 @05:13PM from the don't-say-an-apple-for-the-teacher dept.

postermmxvicom writes "I remember in college I had one professor who, in addition to being a great teacher, really took advantage of the technology in the classroom to illustrate the concepts for Calculus and Linear Algebra. Well, now I am the teacher. I teach Algebra, AP Calculus, and Physics in high school. This year I have gotten a tablet and a wireless projector. Now I can write on my tablet instead of the board, as well as use other applications. I want to utilize this tech effectively for teaching. Would you please share how you have seen technology effectively used for Math and Physics — either specific software or how that software was used (specific or general)?"

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Those who can't do... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-09-02 17:39 · Score: -1, Troll

Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, well they usually consult, but I guess you've decided to take a different route.

Concentrate on teaching instead of showing of some cool way of displaying formulas. Whether using a blackboard, white board, old school projector or a tablet with video projector it's all the SAME.

TEACH, forget about the tech. Be a good teacher and you'll actually be appreciated. Be a bad teacher and you'll be one rung below a used car salesperson. Concentrate on good teaching practices, I don't honestly see how a tablet and projector can be any different than using an old school projector for teaching math in a class room.