technology meets teaching

There is no doubt that technology is forcing its way into the classroom. We see more and more smartboards and uses for ipods than we've ever seen before. As I think about how I can use advances in technology in my classroom, many things come to mind. Smartboards--although I've never taught a lesson on one--are a way to get kids actively involved in the lesson. Smartboards give children the opportunity to get up out of their seats and become an actual part of the lesson. Also, ipods can be used to listen to books through headphones, or can even be used for children with special needs who must work alone. Instead of refusing to accept these new advances in technology, we should embrace them and use them to help out our students.