In today’s day and age, technology is everywhere and therefore it’s crucial that children are able to learn and adapt to technological advancements.
Incorporating technology in the classroom is a great way to enhance a child’s learning experiences, by making learning more fun, accessible and interactive.
Technology can also help to level-set the classroom as students often learn in a different way and at their own pace.
Despite there being many benefits to having technology in the classroom, it’s important that teachers don’t just use technology to play fun games and that it is also used for educational purposes.
Throughout this blog, recruitment agency, Spencer Clarke Group, explores 8 ways to incorporate technology in the classroom to benefit children’s learning experiences.
Classroom iPads
Having classroom iPads is a great way for students to enhance their creativity. A recent statistic from The Independent shows that children aged 8-12 spend 4-6 hours a day using screens, while teens spend up to 9 hours.
This clearly demonstrates that many children use and love technology, so providing access to iPads might help to increase their engagement. By increasing engagement, students might learn at a faster rate, compared to when they’re not engaged. However, it is essential to monitor children’s screen time to ensure they are not spending too many hours on electrical devices.
The portability of classroom iPads is also beneficial for students with SEN as it allows them to work in a quieter space if they wish to. iPads also have built-in accessibility features such as speak auto text which can help SEN students by expanding their exposure to language,
therefore improving their interaction and communication skills.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality can be beneficial for students as it gives them the opportunity to learn about the world around them, feeling like they are ‘there’, from the safe space of their classroom.
Virtual reality can bring a subject, such as history, to life and provide pupils with a first hand perspective of a specific topic.
Online Activities for Additional Learning
Assigning online activities for pupils who have completed their work early is a good way to encourage additional learning. It means they can get on with extra work instead of waiting for other students to complete their work. Online activities also encourage independent learning which can improve academic performance.
Video-Based Lessons
Video-based lessons are effective in the classroom as they engage students through visual and dynamic content, catering to various learning styles. Videos include sound effects, animation and interactive parts that can help children with memory retention.
Videos also provide consistent information that can be paused and replayed allowing pupils to learn at their own pace. The flexibility that video-based lessons have, means it supports differentiated learning.
Online Quizzes
Online quizzes are a technique that most teachers use in class as it helps them gauge how much their pupils have learnt and consolidate their understanding. Completing a quick quiz at the end of each lesson gives teachers an insight into which subjects they may need to recap and which of their pupils might need extra support.
However, teachers must consider that the quizzes aren’t only to assess a student’s understanding of a topic but also to make sure they enjoy learning.
Teachers can use sites such as Kahoot, Quizlet, ClassMarker and Quizmaker to create their own classroom quizzes.
Digital Classroom Calendar
Digital classroom calendars are useful for keeping everyone on track and organised. They help students and teachers stay aware of upcoming dates such as exams, school trips and project deadlines.
Using a digital classroom calendar means that any changes are immediately communicated, which reduces missed deadlines and confusion. It also makes it easier for pupils to manage their time and for teachers to schedule in extra help sessions.
Group Presentations
Group presentations are a great way to get students to collaborate and use their creativity. The class could create a presentation on their iPads about a topic they have learnt during the week, a famous historical figure or their favourite celebrity. By allowing students to do this, it gives them the opportunity to discover how to use their iPad correctly, have creative freedom and take control of their own learning.
Digital Assessments
Digital assessments are beneficial for the classroom because they give instant feedback to students, allowing them to learn from their mistakes straight away. They also enable teachers to cater to diverse learning styles more easily and personalise learning experiences.
Digital assessments are also a fantastic way to efficiently track student progress as they automatically save and record scores which saves teachers time on grading.
In conclusion, incorporating technology in the classroom is a fantastic way for students to develop their skills, collaborate with their classmates, widen their knowledge and become more familiar with technology to utilise in the future.
Looking for more educational insights? Check out recruitment agency, Spencer Clarke Group’s, education career hub to find out more!
Eva Henderson
Marketing Assistant & recruitment marketing specialist
Eva joined Spencer Clarke Group in 2023 as a Marketing Assistant. Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning recruitment agency dedicated to assisting clients with their recruitment challenges and finding candidates their dream career paths.
