The Best Box of Tricks

I have been following Box of Tricks for some time now and I feel that it is a very valuable blog.

Box of Tricks focuses on the use of modern technology within education. Indeed, this blog outlines how different software could be integrated into lessons. For example Wordfoto, which is an iPad app, has become increasingly popular.

Box of Tricks outlines how it works and how it can be used in the classroom effectively. Wordfoto offers pupils a fun and exciting experience to learn new vocabulary, and it is not surprising that pupils engage better using this software as the images and lexis are visually appealing.

This blog has become increasingly popular and it aims to support those who have queries. Indeed, this blog is a fantastic resource for teachers who are starting to use such technologies in the classroom. Due to this blog’s popularity, many people leave comments including praise and constructive criticism on their experiences.

Indeed, I feel that this blog is an exceptional tool as it provides teachers with important information on how technology should be used. For example, it is important that children realise the importance of technology- it is not all about gaming and it is vital that children are taught how to use technology properly in order to aid their work. Therefore I feel that this blog is very useful to help teachers to integrate the appropriate use of technology in the classroom, but at the same time make it an enjoyable experience for children.

Another advantage of this blog is that it explains things in a simple way. This is very important as it offers those who are less experienced in the field of technology an opportunity to read and understand how the various technologies work. Indeed, I feel that this blog is a helpful tool in order to keep up to date with modern technology used in the classroom and, if used properly, it has the potential to enhance teaching and learning.