This course provides elementary and special education students a hands-on overview of effective teaching methods using various technologies. Students will explore uses of digital photography, video, audio, the Internet, Smartboards, various software applications and computer assistive technology in the classroom. Participants will also consider different technologies in terms of their affordances in helping students and teachers complete the tasks needed to successfully meet learning objectives. Class meetings will include readings and discussions intended to help each person develop his/her own informed ideas about technology use in the classroom.