Explain at least three specific ways that Integration of Technology helps facilitate a Learner-Centered Classroom that encourages students to construct meaning from the technology-assisted activities you have them engage in.

Children learn best by teaching, and technology gives students many opportunities to "teach" their peers. I think Power Point is a great way for students to use their creativity to teach their peers. There are so many extras that students can add to truly make Power Point their own. Power Point is a great tool to use when presenting a report because students could use bulleted text and pictures as cue cards, and can include links to references.

Kidspiration is also a great activity. Again, students can use their creativity to put their ideas into pictures, text, music, etc. Kidspiration helps the student organize their ideas. They can then use the SmartBoard to share their ideas with their peers.

I like the idea of having students do their own blog. There are only so many hours in a school day, but if students have their own blog, they can have the opportunity to have their ideas and opinions known. Plus, they can receive feedback.