I have just read an article about using digital technology inside the classroom. I agree that using digital technology, especially digital video, is a powerful way to motivate students, energize teaching, and link to the community. This generation of students live in a visual world, as they are absorbed in television and other media. Using digital video in the classroom would be beneficial as it is relating to their interests and capabilities. Teachers should use this in the classroom as it models best practices by capturing the best in e-learning environments. As a future teacher I will definitely be aiming to do this in my classroom. I believe that this will benefit my students and develop their skills further. Digital video would be a great way to make my lessons interesting and motivating for the students.
Source: Haffenberg, H., & Handler, M. (2001). Digital Video Goes to School. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29 (2), 10-15.
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