Digital Media in the Classroom

What is the proper way to use Digital Media in the classroom?

Every classroom should be rich of digital media in order for a teacher to have unlimited assess to technology. It is important for a teacher to incorporate digital media every chance they can because it helps students build meaningful connections to what they are learning. Digital media comes in a variety of ways: computer games, internet activities, movies, video clips, and even e books. Students learn better when they have hands on experiences, aswell as meaningful visual aids to help enhance learning. 

However, there are proper ways to use digital media in a classroom. Do not think that just because your students are young your digital media does not have to be cited. If it does no belong to you, it belongs to someone else. Students will go home and share the videos, movies, powerpoints and games used in the classroom. Not to mention, never use pictures that are copyrighted or not available for free. Teachers can get into alot of problems legally If they do not use media correctly and carefully. Therefore, while digital media is an outstanding tool to use throughout the curriculum, it must be used appropriately.

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