This past week's activities were so much fun! As a teacher, you get busy with meeting standards and assessments and don't have enough time to see what resources are out there. This class has allowed me to get a taste of what technology has to offer. The only problem I struggle with as a teacher is having the time to research more activities/resources that are available. I hope that once my life of graduate school/teaching/mommy slows down then I will have the time, but I have a good start with the activities that Dr. S has provided for us thus far.
From the readings, I am interested in learning more about the literature circles and the virtual books using powerpoint. These two activities I think would beneficial for kids and fun to do. For me it may be a time consuming process as we have limited time in the computer lab each week.
Which poses another issue. The accessibility and the willingness for districts to provide techonology to support such great ideas and expose kids to more activities utilizing technology.
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I think the time will come, not too long now, as long as teachers like us continue doing what we have been doing. The schools and districts will realize the important role technology is playing in children's learning and the difference it makes! One step at a time, we'll get there!
ReplyDeleteWe are going to discuss both of these topics more in class. That accessibility is always an issue, but we can't let that stop good things from happening for students. We'll keep working on it! Glad you are finding the activities useful. These are only a few - there are so many possibilities!
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