How can Students use Technology to Enhance their Learning


There are many things students can do with technology which enhances their learning. One, Computer literacy is very important in today's workforce and overall society. Young adults are not only expected to be familiar with the computers but with a variety of different types of software programs as well. Schools have common methods to teach students to education themselves and can prepare them for higher education. Webquests are gaining popularity with teachers and school districts. Students can learn to use a webquest to research information in a fun and safe way. Secondly, they can learn how to make power points and present it.
Students can be required to use technology a research information anything. Teachers can provide students with an outline of what is to be researched and students can be responsible for their own learning. Some examples of research projects are: animal research projects, important people, state reports, career projects etc. When students are required to use technology to research information they are responsible for their own learning.
'I hear I forget, I see I remember, I do I understand'. (Chinese Proverb, source unknown)

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