This semester I have gained a wealth of knowledge when it comes to using technology in the classroom. This class has impacted my life so much I had to share what I learned with others educators. The wiks and blogs is definitely something I will use as a future educator as well as in my personal leisure time. I actually have teamed up with my twin sister and have created a blog.
(www.helpingeducateothers.com).
My sister has a reading specialist certification and where going to use a blogs to share strategies that worked for her teaching 5th grade ELA and Social Studies. Also we will use the blog to promote our tutoring business. Since I have share this information with my sister she also plans to use wiks when planning her team lead meeting for the 5th grade team at her school. I have share the ideas of the wiks with others family members about using it to plan a family reunion or vacation. Professor Wickersham thanks for sharing great information with us this semester and providing awesome feedback.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Reflective Blog 7
I decided to do a social studies lesson using an interactive smart board. The lesson was on the Civil War. I tried to incorporate other subjects into the lesson. The only other technology that was included was the internet. Students had to use the internet to find pictures from the Civil War. As, I watched the below videos, the younger children had a hungry or desire for technology. They wanted a fun and engaging learning environment in the classroom. Using technology in the classroom for the older college student’s maybe a distraction. Social Media is the new thing and consuming a lot of individual time. We can improve learning by making learning fun, visual, and engaging. Technology can enhance learning. .As a future educator, I just have to make sure there is need for the technology and the students know how to use it. Therefore, I have to continue to read, go to training, staff development and more to stay equip with the necessary tools to improve students’ learning.
Friday, March 2, 2012
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