Mrs. Cassidy's approach to technology in her classroom is very creative! I think the children using their DS to play educational games was great. They are getting to do something educational while keeping up with technology. In my classroom, I plan to use the smartboard with most of my lessons. Something I hope to use is Skype. I like that she had a geologists telling her students about rocks. This way the person you are studying does not have to leave where they are; it is convienent for both the receiver and the caller. I think children benefit from using technology because pretty soon that is the only thing they will be using. I also think the children writing on blogs instead of books was a great idea! Positive comment can boost any child's self-esteem, and at a young age this is very important. I hope the school I teach at is up to date with technology so that I can use some these techniques as Mrs. Cassidy did.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Blog Post #11
Mrs. Cassidy's approach to technology in her classroom is very creative! I think the children using their DS to play educational games was great. They are getting to do something educational while keeping up with technology. In my classroom, I plan to use the smartboard with most of my lessons. Something I hope to use is Skype. I like that she had a geologists telling her students about rocks. This way the person you are studying does not have to leave where they are; it is convienent for both the receiver and the caller. I think children benefit from using technology because pretty soon that is the only thing they will be using. I also think the children writing on blogs instead of books was a great idea! Positive comment can boost any child's self-esteem, and at a young age this is very important. I hope the school I teach at is up to date with technology so that I can use some these techniques as Mrs. Cassidy did.
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You seem very excited about technology in the classroom. This is important for future teachers like us. I enjoy your enthusiasm, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThe use of the Nintendo DS was outstanding. I also like the idea of using Skype in the classroom. Aside from Skypping with experts, what is another way Skype could be used in the classroom?
ReplyDeleteI loved the idea of kids using their Nintendo DS. I think that if we can use any kind of fun toy to promote learning kids might be more willing to learn. I like Skype and I am enjoying using it so I think kids would find it really cool.
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