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Television
The use of televisions was introduced into the classroom to show current events and the morning announcements. It was even used to show DVDs on the topics we were learning -
Library Computer
Computers were added to the library to search the book catalog or to do research for a school project. -
Computer Labs
Schools began to offer computer labs in each "pod" of the school, as well as investing in a technology card filled with laptops and tablets. -
Graphing Calculators
Students were asked to purchase or rent advanced calculators to aid in instruction for their math courses -
Integration of Google Drive
Google Drive and other Google platforms (Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.) were introduced into my classroom. This allowed us to seamlessly work on school-work while at home. -
Laptops for Checkout
Students were able to check out laptops from school for educational use on campus or at home with the permission of a parent/guardian -
The use of SMART Boards
This is the year I attended a new school. This new school was fully loaded with technology, namely SMART Boards, an alternative to whiteboards that wirelessly connect to show computer screens. -
Integration of Applications
Teachers started to integrate applications such as Edmodo, GroupMe, Survey Monkey, and Top Hat for interactive learning and communication with students/parents. -
Computers or Tablets Required for College Courses
Many components of college courses involved the use of WebCampus while projects required internet research and a typed final product. -
E-Books for Textbooks
This was the first time I relied on an e-text for educational purposes instead of being provided a textbook by my school or teacher. -
Required Remote Learning
With the events of a global pandemic, schools have chosen to close down and require their students to have access to technology and the internet in order to complete their education.
