Favorite Technology Device

Link to Podcast about my favorite technology device
 
Audio Transcript:
Hello everyone. Today I will be sharing two of my favorite technology devices. One I use it very frequently at school and the other one is my favorite toy everywhere I go.

At school I have started using an Audio Response System or better known as clickers. These ones work through a program called Turning Point. Turning Point has been around for a few years, and it has been used throughout high schools and colleges. The software is easy to use. It allows the integration of interactive activities unto PowerPoint presentations. These activities can include surveys, questionnaires, or quizzes; anything that can help you monitor comprehension. There are two reasons why I enjoy this technology. First, it gives me a chance to assess understanding before moving onto a new topic or concept. Second, it gives you, the teacher, a chance to receive immediate feedback and participation from all students.

My second favorite technology device is my iPad. I take it with me everywhere I go. I enjoy the fact that you can turn it on with the simple push of a button. The iPad has a world of things for you to do, play games, listen to music, browse the Internet, email, do Internet shopping, and even take pictures. In the next few weeks a selected few, some colleagues and myself will be taking part of a pilot program at my high school using iPads. We will be testing different applications that hopefully will improve student comprehension across curriculum. I am excited because I again it involves one of the favorite technology devices.