The following are some common concerns of new teachers regarding the use of technology in the classroom. Use the questions below as discussion starters when using the forum feature at The Collaboratory Project web link.
- What do I do if I am the only teacher in the school using technology?
- If I am expected to instruct my peers in the use of technology, how do I manage my time to maintain my own classroom preparation schedule?
- What is the best way to utilize the computer if you only have ONE in your classroom?
- Which is better - computer labs or classroom computers? Are some activities more suited to one or the other?
- How can I make sure all children get equal time on the computer when computers are limited?
- What do I do when a student resists using a computer?
- How do I meet the needs of all students when some are very techie and some haven't even used a computer?
- Am I responsible for teaching basic computer use if students have had little exposure to computers?
- What if the software I want to use isn't available?
- How do I connect computer knowledge and critical thinking?
- What methods of technology integration show the greatest effectiveness for learning outcomes?
- How do I know if a site is subject/grade level appropriate for my students?
- What types of prompts/items should I hang in my room that might help students get a better grasp of using technology?
- Is there a place (physical or online) where I can connect with other new teachers to find out how they are managing the use of technology with their students?
- What are some good ways to communicate with parents about what is happening in the classroom in relation to technology?
- What is the best defense when dealing with a parent who is apprehensive about the use of technology in the classroom?
- Is there a place where I can create a web page for my students so that parents/family members can find out about what is happening in my classroom?
- What are some of the legal issues of which I should be aware when putting student work and/or photos on the web?
- What are the best online journals?
- How much technology should I use in my teaching? How much is too much?
- How do I find good resources?
- How do I evaluate the content of the resources after I find them?
- How do I integrate technology into my lesson plans if they previously did not include technology? Are there times not to use technology?
- Which person in the school should I contact to find out what equipment is available to me?
- What can my class do on the computer that is worth school time or that meets my standards?
- How can I incorporate the Internet into my daily lessons?
- How can I supervise what my class is doing on the computer while I am working with another group of children?
- Is it safe to let my class use the Internet?
- What kind of permission from parents do I need to have before I use the Internet in class?
- Will the use of technology distract my students?
- How much time should I devote to using technology versus "traditional" instructional methods?
- How can I use the computer to help my visual learners when my other students are auditory learners?
- What are some uses of the Internet besides having students use the web to answer questions on a worksheet?
- How can I teach students the best way to access information - how to correctly word a search on an engine?
- How can I use games to enhance students' learning?
- What type of software should I look for to use as a supplement to my instruction?
- What legal issues are involved in using software in the class? Do I need to register for their use?
- How can I craft an assignment to make the best use of technology? What skills should I teach students to find research material on the web?
- What about the reliability of information found on the web?
- Are we going to be trained with the available technology provided in the classroom?
- Is there technological support offered around the clock?
- Are there workshops and/or programs available to update our skills?
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