Friday, September 5, 2014

Technology Options For Schools

By Jansen Wilhelmsen


There are several ways that technology can be used to boost education, and different technology types used in classrooms are seen as ways to increase interest among students which means they internalize more information. Using technology in the schools can be an expensive way however to improve education. For those educators charged with looking for methods on how to make the students' experience more enhanced, the following can be some suggestions on how to be of help while still keeping budget low.

Showing DVDs that tackles subjects taught in the schools can be done, and most classrooms may also have the TV sets. Improving what the teachers can offer to students can be done, and this is at a reasonable cost through a business DirecTV system installed by Integra Systems. DirecTV can offer a School Choice package that includes channels like History Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, American Heroes Channel, Biography Channel, CNN, C-Span, and also many more and this DirecTV commercial account specific for schools easily can be installed.

Four complimentary HD DirecTV receivers, of which one can be a high-definition DVR, are part of this DirecTV business account for schools. Whatever program that suits your curriculum and thus can be watched anytime can be recorded, and thus convenient. Students can also watch events unfolding in real time, like interesting events happening at NASA or a presidential news conference, and this is also what a DirecTV System in the schools will give. In some areas, Integra Systems can also install a DirecTV internet service, and they can also provide the customer support needed and also the training that is needed.

Tablets, such as the iPad, have been shown to be excellent educational tools, although they can be quite expensive. However, rather than purchasing an iPad for every student, it might be more affordable to buy two or three classrooms sets and allow these to be used on an as-needed basis. There are hundreds of excellent applications that are low cost or even free that can be utilized in the classroom and this can be an excellent way to bring easy-to-use technology directly to your students. Classroom sets of laptop computers are another option to consider, as these can be transported easily around your campus.

There is a wide array of software available for your students touching on every possible subject. Some types of games and instructional programs can be purchased district-wide so that students can use it at home as well as at school. This can be a great way to help children keep up with curriculum during summer break. Simply provide parents with information about links to websites that advance their child's learning. Most of these types of programs are structured as games so students will have a high interest in completing various educational tasks.

Finally, don't forget about encouraging your teachers to be searching the web and finding ways to use technology in class. There are hundreds of teacher-centered websites that provide lessons plans that incorporate technology. In addition, there are many websites out there that offer lesson plan ideas specifically to meet the standards of Common Core and this can be quite helpful to educators making the transition to these new educational standards and practices.




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