Ronald Kister-Types of Instructional Technology for the Classroom

Ronald Kister

For more than thirteen years, Ronald Kister worked with New York schools teaching technology and working to improve their technology education programs. Like many teachers and districts, he found it helpful to implement instructional technology in order to keep up with their media and Internet-savvy students. Technology that is designed for education changes frequently. It is important for instructors to be aware of new products and have a basic understanding of how they work. Here are some instructional technologies that can help students remain engaged and excited about learning. 

Interactive White Boards

Many classrooms now have interactive whiteboards, like SMART boards. These types of boards allow both teachers and students to manipulate objects and text
along with allowing them to visit websites when they need to review content. These boards can also be used as a projector, displaying what is on a computer
screen. 

Websites and Blogs

In order to keep students and parents up-to-date with what is going on in the classroom, many teachers now have websites or blogs. Teachers post upcoming
assignments, important dates, and additional class content for their students. 

Document Projectors

Unlike the projectors of the past, document projectors, like the Elmo, allow any kind of document to be displayed. Before, in order to share documents with their students, teachers would have to copy their material onto overhead transparencies. 

These days, students have surpassed many teachers in their use and understanding of technology. For this reason, it is important for teachers to be properly trained on how to utilize technology in the classroom. Ronald Kister, an IT consultant, works closely with schools in New York to train their teachers on these new technologies.​