Assignment #2

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/games/interactive.html
I found an interactive site that helps students with their U.S. geography and U.S. government.
ISTE for students: 4. c. critical thinking; collect and analyze data to identify solutions and or make informed decisions. The students will be able to make informed decisions based off of the lecture that was given and to be able to identify the specific state and to place them in their correct locations.
ISTE for teachers: 2. c. design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments; customize and personalize learning activities to address student's diversity learing styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. I'm addressing student's diversity by coming up with another way to teach them the states and government.
The smart board could improve student leaning in my future classroom because it provides an on hands experience to the material they learned or are about to learn. It is just one more way to make sure the kids will be able to pick up the new information that is learned in class. Since technology is such a part of the students lives I think it will be fun to let the students know that technology can also be used in the classroom