There is an abundance of ways in which to use technology in the classroom, especially when looking at digital photography. In looking at the technology standards I was intrigued with the Creativity and Innovation standard. In particular letter B.
Group projects, in my opinion, are extremely helpful. Group projects allow the students to learn how to work cooperatively. This is extremely important in any job they will have later in life, so why not begin helping theses students with these skills now?
The project that the students would be required to do, is, they have to create a poster/ collage that represents each and every one of the group members, yet also making sure that they are incorporating everyone's ideas into a visually pleasing, organized final poster. In order to complete this project the students will have to go out and take pictures of certain aspects in their life that defines who they are.
This project would be great for the very beginning of the year, to help the students to get to know each other more and also for the teacher to be able to know a little about the students; which, will help them to maybe relate so they can figure out their learning process and or home life.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Week One Response
Technology use in the classroom is extremely important. By incorporating technology into the classrooms everyday schedule, the students will become more and more familiar with just how powerful and helpful it is. I know from working in several classrooms over the past few years the teachers who use a multitude of technology applications in their classrooms have students who enjoy learning.
Just this last month I was working in a fourth grade classroom in Pendleton. The teacher works very hard at making sure the students use any and all technology available in the classroom; some of which are the classroom computers, ipads, ipods, smart board, and neos'. These tools are used during the students "break time", each of these technology appliances have certain games or activities for the student(s) to use. What is really interesting is that all of these, pre-approved, games are all educational so while they are having fun using technology, they also are learning reading, writing, and math skills.
Having worked in both classrooms that use and do not use technology I have noticed that the classrooms which use technology the students are more willing to sit and listen when it is a time to be sitting in the desks listening to instruction. I believe that by allowing students the freedom and responsibility of using technology equipment appropriately they realize the importants of learning and also the skill of learning just what technology can do for them. How it can help them understand math objectives, reading objectives and even spelling. What a great resource we as teachers have to further students who are craving more information that maybe the rest of the class is not yet ready for.
Just this last month I was working in a fourth grade classroom in Pendleton. The teacher works very hard at making sure the students use any and all technology available in the classroom; some of which are the classroom computers, ipads, ipods, smart board, and neos'. These tools are used during the students "break time", each of these technology appliances have certain games or activities for the student(s) to use. What is really interesting is that all of these, pre-approved, games are all educational so while they are having fun using technology, they also are learning reading, writing, and math skills.
Having worked in both classrooms that use and do not use technology I have noticed that the classrooms which use technology the students are more willing to sit and listen when it is a time to be sitting in the desks listening to instruction. I believe that by allowing students the freedom and responsibility of using technology equipment appropriately they realize the importants of learning and also the skill of learning just what technology can do for them. How it can help them understand math objectives, reading objectives and even spelling. What a great resource we as teachers have to further students who are craving more information that maybe the rest of the class is not yet ready for.
Introduction
My name is Josh and I am a Junior at Western Oregon University. I am studying elementary education and hope to teach 4th grade once I graduate. I will also be minoring in both American Sign Language and Spanish. These languages will allow me to interpret during the summer months.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)