Dale 4
Technology, Resource, or Innovation
Why Do You Want This?
Possible Downsides
Chemicals
as a chemistry professor, you need chemicals to show science in real time
blow up the school, could hurt people with burns,etc.
Smart board
I have terrible handwriting, so people could read my notes, show videos, etc.
same as a cheaper board
access to web forums
kids can continue discussions after class
may use it for non-educational purposes
Ipads
Creativity, show historical clothing, art, collaboration, etc.
easy for students to get distracted
laptops
easier for communication and grading
children can't work on handwriting and grammar
Ipod
playing music, podcasts, etc.
music can be distracting
Bunsen burner
work with chemicals and show demonstrations
burn down the school
Chemical calculator app
helping students balance equations
children can't do the equations on their own
books
they ALWAYS work
people can get bored reading
field trips
great way to immerse students in the material
hard to plan and manage
crayons, play-doh, markers
making projects and lessons more interactive
messy and distracting