6 Must-Have Teacher Technology Tools

With the world becoming more and more technologically advanced by the day, it's almost a "must" for teachers to incorporate technology into their lesson plans. Not every school has enough funds to supply these technology needs, so the teachers are starting to take technology use outside of the classroom. 6 technology tools that teachers could use outside of the classroom are: Facebook. Facebook can be useful to engage students in and outside of the classroom. Teachers can maybe make an option for their students to take quizzes through Facebook too. The second useful tool teachers could use is Twitter. Twitter is an internet site that keeps you up to date on current events going on around the world. Students could check out other Twitter accounts that could potentially relate to what is being learned in the classroom. Another tool teachers could use is FlashcardExchange.com. This website is for creating and sharing flashcards. You can view these flashcards on your computer. This could be very useful for visual learners. Another tool that could be useful is Google Earth. Google Earth is a site that would be very helpful for geography or history teachers to use. This site from a satellite view can show you the whole world. You can type in exact addresses and this site will bring a you a view of the destination. Drop Box is another useful tool. We use this tool here at Trinity Christian College. Using a drop box makes handing in assignments easier for students and grading the assignments simple. And the sixth tool that could be useful for a teacher within the classroom could be the Classmarker. This site allows teachers to design, administer and grade tests online.

"Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds these days, and keeping up can be a challenge. But it's important that teachers find the most effective ways to keep students engaged and interested in learning."

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