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PAGE 58, Thursday, March 31, 2011
The Daily Record
A New
Whole World
Teachers use technology to reach new generation
L
ong gone are the days of blackboards and chalk — and now, even paper and pencils are becoming more scarce in
classrooms. Teachers today are utilizing more and more advanced technology to engage a new generation of learners. Brian VanIwarden’s geology and earth science students at Cañon City High School have no excuse to miss an assignment. On his class website, VanIwarden’s students can view and print notes and read announcements, lending them an opportunity to take more ownership of their education. Students who may have missed a class or need a refresher can listen to
Jeff Shane/Daily Record
Cañon City High School science teacher Brian VanIwarden uses a Bluetooth tablet during a lesson in class. VanIwarden uses the tool to move around the room while lecturing to help students.
his podcasts, which can be downloaded and handouts. She also lists weekly schedules, help-websites and hometo their computers or phones. work and offers a live forum before Florence High School chemistry, tests. physics and physical science instructor Julie Milam also keeps her students in the loop with Moodle, where she posts test reviews, PowerPoints
By Carie Canterbury
“They can come in here and post a
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