Future teachers were able to get ideas for integrating technology in a classroom at the second-annual Educational Technology Fair Wednesday.

Informational tables were set up for interested students to observe technological advances in the teaching field.

The purpose of the program is to redesign courses by integrating technology into them, said Jennifer Smith, assistant to the director of school and university partnerships. It allows Eastern faculty the opportunity to work with area elementary school teachers.

“It benefits teachers as well as students,” Smith said.

The event was funded by Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology, also known as PT3, and featured 30 interactive displays involving area schools, including several projects not involved with PT3.

The displays featured information and activities for all age groups, preschool through high school. The displays featured digital albums and online projects, as well as presentations providing many different aspects of technology.

The “A is for America Movie Project,” which featured digital albums, provided many options for young children to learn and interact.

Pam Storm, a media specialist at Carl Sandburg Elementary, said the project was effective at Carl Sandburg.

“It (the project) highly motivates them,” Storm said.

The event also provided several learning opportunities for future educators.

“I think it is really neat to learn what is available for future teachers,” said Shauna Rohr, a junior elementary education major.

“It is so overwhelming what kids can do with technology,” said Lisa Toombs, a junior elementary education major.

The event was sponsored by the school and university partnerships, department of the college of education and professional studies, Smith said.