Integrating Technology into my Area of Teaching

As a future middle school teacher I will be licensed to teach in two different content areas (Social Studies and Mathematics). Technology can be useful in teaching in both of these areas. There are a variety of math programs, such as Maple, that can help make seemingly dull subjects more interactive. The Geometry Sketchpad helps students measure angles, make tessellations, discover connections between various geometric entities, as well as other things.

Computers can also be useful when teaching Social Studies courses. They can be used for research along with word processing and a variety of other programs. For example, students can use software, such as Movie Maker, to produce reenactments  of historical events. Teachers can also use programs such as Powerpoint to help them with lectures and make class more engaging. All in all, computers are becoming more and more integrated into education.