Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Incorporating Technology
In our Best Practices in Literacy Instruction class we are required to create lesson plans for comprehension and vocabulary. When I sat down to brainstorm ideas, truthfully incorporating technology did not even enter the picture. However, when we discussed our lesson plans in class, I enjoyed the inclusion of technology that other students used. In the future I plan to find innovative and effective ways to incorporate technology into many of the lesson plans that I create regardless of the subject. Students are always excited to try new and inventive ways to learn and gain knowledge especially when using technology. The best thing a teacher can do is stay informed and up-to-date on all the new uses of technology that can be incorporated into lessons and the classroom.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Blogs in Today's Classroom
I am not too familiar with blogging. However, learning to blog is fun and interesting. Teachers should learn about new technology that is available for students to increase learning and interaction. There are many practical uses for a teacher to maintain a blog including communicating with students, teachers, and parents and providing important classroom and school information and updates. Also, pictures and videos of importance to the curriculum can be posted for all to enjoy.
Students may feel more acquainted with the new technology and blogging in general. It is important that students understand how to use the Internet responsibly and safely. The world is literally at the fingertips of our students to use as a powerful, interesting, and empowering tool. Through interaction and communication with other students from different regions of the world, students can enlarge their knowledge base to cultures and students they may never come across in their daily lives. It is exciting to contemplate the numerous ways technology can be integrated into the curriculum! So fun!!!!
Students may feel more acquainted with the new technology and blogging in general. It is important that students understand how to use the Internet responsibly and safely. The world is literally at the fingertips of our students to use as a powerful, interesting, and empowering tool. Through interaction and communication with other students from different regions of the world, students can enlarge their knowledge base to cultures and students they may never come across in their daily lives. It is exciting to contemplate the numerous ways technology can be integrated into the curriculum! So fun!!!!
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