How to Use Technology in The Classroom

In my last two blog posts,  I have talked about why we should use technology in our classroom and what technologies to use. In this post, I am going to focus on how to use technology in the classroom. I think that using technology is important, but it is very important for teachers to know how to use it properly. Newer teachers are probably better at using technology than older teachers, just because we grew up learning how to use it.
One great way to use technology in the classroom is by using PowerPoint. PowerPoint can be used for game such as Jeopardy. Kids love this and it is a great way to review (Haynes). PowerPoints can also be used for presentations. I know students love making these presentations. High schoolers even secretly enjoy it.
Sure, teachers can have the class listen to podcasts, but how awesome would it be to create a class podcast?! Creating a podcast is actually very simple. All you have to do is make a SoundCloud account, and hit record! Trust me, if I can do it, anyone can. The kids will love this! It could be anything from reading a book to singing a song!
Teachers can also create a class website. This is pretty simple too. The best thing about class websites is that you can share information with parents without printing off all of those newsletters. Teachers can also publish their students' work on the class website. Not only will the parents love this, but so will the kiddos. They will think that it is the best thing ever that their work is on the Internet. (you can make the parents have login information so that a bunch of random people can't see your students' work)
Teachers could use the Smart Board to Skype with people outside the classroom. It would be a great way for students to interact with others. This could be done with other students from a different classroom or even a different school. It could be done with other adults, like a police officer could give the students a virtual tour of the police station.
There are so many ways to integrate technology in the classroom! Most of them are very simple. Teachers just have to be willing to put in the effort.
References:

 Haynes, K. (n.d.). 12 Easy Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom, Even for Technophobic Teachers. Retrieved October 13, 2016, from http://www.teachhub.com/12-easy-ways-use-technology-your-classroom-even-technophobic-teachers