Technology and the classroom

In today's classroom the rules of engagement are changing quickly. Teachers are faced with more regulations, guidelines, larger class sizes and less money. The trend toward merit pay has raised the threshold and puts even more pressure on both teachers and students. That is why it is important for educators to stay on top of the changes in technology. Our students live in a world that is greatly impacted by the influence of new technology, they are able to search, create and invent in ways that we, as children, could only dream about. The Livescribe is a a wifi pen that connect the paper and pen feel to the tablet. This type of technology with its versatility can be a revolutionary tool in the classroom. Review on Notebook technology for classrooms and teachers

 There is more work to be done to make this type of technology accessible in the classrooms but that will primarily come from teacher attitudes. When teachers embrace new changes the chances of success are much higher. So often schools adopt new programs and technology to have it sit in the corner of the classroom. Check out the Livescribe and see how many uses you could find in your classroom. Livescribe site