Tejesh Kodali, New Jersey, on Using Tech in Schools

There have been huge advances in technology in recent years. Technology has begun influencing nearly every aspect of our lives and education is no exception. Children are growing up with technology and becoming much more tech literate than many older generations. Since technology has saturated every industry, it’s vital that students learn how to use technology to the best of their abilities. That means it’s up to educators to find ways to integrate technology into schools for the benefit of their students.

Gather feedback

A great way to get students comfortable with using technology while also improving your teaching methods is through gathering their feedback using technology. You can set up a survey form students can fill out online. If your students are older, you can incorporate social media profiles, such as Twitter, as well. You can create a hashtag unique to your class.

Let students be creative

Your students are going to frequently use technology in their daily lives, so they’ll know the basics of navigating the software and hardware that you’re using. Give your students the chance to explore software programs on school computers or online resources and use those to be more creative. Encourage them to create videos and presentations on a specific topic in class or even a podcast type project that can educate the rest of the class about something related to class.

Make it fun

Students are more eager to learn when they’re enjoying doing so. With technology, there’s an endless amount of resources you can use to make learning more enjoyable for your students. You can use sites to set up quiz games in a jeopardy format or find fun videos your students would enjoy. You can also encourage students to work on projects in groups and come up with fun ideas for their projects.

Educate on technology

While your students will know the basics of using common types of technology and resources online, there are also plenty of ways you can educate them further about tech. As you’re using technology in collaboration with your lessons, incorporate knowledge on how to use higher level technology, such as recording and editing equipment or minor coding and design tips. You could help a student discover a passion that they may want to one day turn into a career.

Create a class webpage

It’s fairly easy to create a webpage for your class. You can make this page public or password protected so that only your students can access it. Create a forum page where students can have class discussions, post questions about homework, or share their answers to questions. A class website makes it easier for students to work together and share ideas, all on a medium you can monitor.

About the Author

Tejesh Kodali is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in various industries. He's worked in Information Technology (IT), M&A, Finance, and Environmental industries for over 20 years. Tejesh has experience managing public and private companies and has a track record of success to attest to his skill. When it comes to growing businesses, Tejesh Kodali has displayed innate knowledge on the best way to help startups meet their goals and adequately grow. Tejesh is also passionate about alternative energy options and how these can be incorporated into smarter business practices and how we can promote sustainability to make the future a better place. He also greatly values the importance of mentorship and believes everyone can benefit from having a trusted, experienced advisor.