How Do You Integrate Technology Into The Middle School Classroom?
Middle school students often struggle to make it through long, mentally draining school days. Teachers can help them accomplish this task by integrating technology into their lessons. Taking advantage of technological opportunities makes the teacher’s job easier, as it cuts down on preparation and lecture time. It also makes the lesson more effective, as students are more engaged when presented with technology-rich lessons. Check out the technology options available at your school, and work to gradually integrate technology into your middle school lessons. You will quickly find that the benefits are worth the time and effort. Hook your computer up to speakers and an LCD projector. If possible, have a projector mounted in your room, so that you can use it frequently, without having to hook it up every time. Get speakers for your computer so you can play audio files and CDs for students. Watch Internet videos. Show news stories to a history or English class, videos about influential thin
