Technology+Integration

This is my first bit of writing for the class. It speaks about what can help me with my classroom in the future.
The video that caught my eye the most was the video entitled "Welcome to the Digital Generation." I enjoyed the most how the video showed all of the new things that students are using and also when they came out. From the video I learned that young people in this day and age like to have stimulating items and activities to help them understand what is being taught. I enjoyed the part when the, still young, woman was teaching kindergartners how to use the internet in a safe manner. This video really put into perspective how technology in the classroom can help keep kids focused and enthusiastic about learning.

Technology integration will be very important when I am a teacher. Since I am going to be an english teacher just having students use MS Word will be one of the requirements that students will have, so as to write papers. A few of the ideas from the website Education World under the section called Technology Center: Technology Integration Made Easy there were a lot of really interesting sites that they mentioned that I will probably use in my class. The many sites they mention for the quote of the day sounds interesting. I also liked the idea of using an internet site to make lists of spelling and vocabulary words that will keep my students motivated and also broaden their word horizons. I believe that integrating technology into my students daily life will keep them happy and keep their grades up.