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Before we begin considering the newer, faster, flashier technologies, it is important to review the continuing use of several older ones—technologies you will likely have access to and be expected to use.
Blackboards, whiteboards, overhead projectors and copy machines have all been around for a while, but they still have their place in many classrooms. Let's begin with writing surfaces.
Large, class-sized writing surfaces may be "old tech", but they are still essential in today's classroom. Don't underestimate their use—and get creative when incorporating them into your lessons.
Most classrooms will have a dry erase board or a chalkboard of some kind, maybe both. While using these tools is usually a no-brainer, here are a few tips to help make the most out of these basic tools: