Exciting Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom

1. Have teams of students create their own "documentaries," interviewing war veterans, Holocaust survivors, and other people with first-hand historical experience.


2. Produce a monthly podcast— students each have their own role in the production and can report on school events, local news, and featured students.


3. Arm students with a camera and a theme and ask them to make a collage, album, or other project with their photos.


4. Create a classroom newsletter using a layout or word processing program—students can be reporters, photographers, editors, and more.


5. With the help of a web savvy parent or volunteer, let students plan and help create a web site for an upcoming school event.


6. Match students up with virtual penpals in other countries—a great way to let students practice their writing while learning about other cultures.


7. Encourage students to start their own blogs—they are free, easy to use, and are another great way to encourage writing.


8. Start a wiki to let students collaborate on ideas, share links, and brainstorm for projects.


9. Create a book of short stories—students write their stories, type them up, create illustrations in a drawing program or scan in their hand-drawn artwork, then compile them into a published book which can be printed at your local print shop.


10. MySatori™ allows students to get ready for their state's high-stakes tests online, while enjoying the motivation of animated "warm fuzzies" and games.