Teaching Aid
The Latest Technological Teaching Aids
Today’s generation of school children are part of a “connected” age where it is natural to not only use technology in everyday life, but in school as well. New technologies in the classroom offer a more engaging way to learn, one where the students no longer learn passively but instead by interacting, with computers and electronic devices the new school supplies. University level, high school and primary students alike are beginning to make good use of fast-moving technology by staying up to date with current information, discovering learning techniques that work for them, as well as connecting with the rest of the world, making for an enhanced learning experience. Here are a few great examples of modern technologies that have made classroom learning more engaging, efficient and fun for students and teachers alike.
Interactive Whiteboards
Perhaps one of the most embraced of the newest technological teaching aids are the interactive whiteboards. Gone are the days of chalk dust everywhere and whiteboard markers that dry up at an alarming rate. Interactive whiteboards, such as SMART Board, make lessons much more dynamic, multi-modal and interactive by combining the traditional whiteboard with the power of the computer and Internet. With this, a teacher can be creative with their lessons while having all the information they need, including the most important educational resources, at the touch of a fingertip. Students also have the potential to receive the lessons on their personal computers, from where they can save lessons and re-visit them later on if need be.
Software
There is a lot of software out there that teachers can now choose from in order to enhance their student’s learning of subject material. Some great examples include ‘Kidspiration’, ‘Inspiration’, ‘Fast Forword’, ‘Easy Test Maker’, ‘RubiStar’ and the entire suite of software from SMART Technologies. The following are some of the different types of software
Today’s generation of school children are part of a “connected” age where it is natural to not only use technology in everyday life, but in school as well. New technologies in the classroom offer a more engaging way to learn, one where the students no longer learn passively but instead by interacting, with computers and electronic devices the new school supplies. University level, high school and primary students alike are beginning to make good use of fast-moving technology by staying up to date with current information, discovering learning techniques that work for them, as well as connecting with the rest of the world, making for an enhanced learning experience. Here are a few great examples of modern technologies that have made classroom learning more engaging, efficient and fun for students and teachers alike.
Interactive Whiteboards
Perhaps one of the most embraced of the newest technological teaching aids are the interactive whiteboards. Gone are the days of chalk dust everywhere and whiteboard markers that dry up at an alarming rate. Interactive whiteboards, such as SMART Board, make lessons much more dynamic, multi-modal and interactive by combining the traditional whiteboard with the power of the computer and Internet. With this, a teacher can be creative with their lessons while having all the information they need, including the most important educational resources, at the touch of a fingertip. Students also have the potential to receive the lessons on their personal computers, from where they can save lessons and re-visit them later on if need be.
Software
There is a lot of software out there that teachers can now choose from in order to enhance their student’s learning of subject material. Some great examples include ‘Kidspiration’, ‘Inspiration’, ‘Fast Forword’, ‘Easy Test Maker’, ‘RubiStar’ and the entire suite of software from SMART Technologies. The following are some of the different types of software