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Language Arts Tech Lesson

watching videos...

In the spider video, the teacher used technology to give the students realistic images through videos and the internet.
In the “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” video, the teacher explained her use of technology as extending learning and develop specific skills (classification, identification, observation, etc.)
In the final video, the teacher encouraged her students to manipulate and use play around with the technology accessible to the in order to prepare their presentations. This certainly aids students in developing confidence in technology use. Because our world depends so highly on technology, I see its use in education as absolutely essential. This teacher’s manner of teaching kids to explore and create with technology further prepares them to use changing and developing technology in the adult world.
All in all, these videos have shown me that technology can be used to extend learning, develop skills, and peak interest. How could you not use it?

My Classroom Inventory

Well, many of the classrooms on the 3rd grade team at Jackson Elementary have "technology rooms," with various technology resources (computers, projectors, etc.) However, my classroom is pretty much the opposite. I think my teacher likes it that way. If I want to use anything more advanced than a DVD player, I have to check it out from the library. I don't think it is particularly debilitating for our students. I believe in tangible manipulatives.

This situation will be a good way for me to discover how I can bring technology into my classroom because, as a teacher, I may not have a "technology room." This will be good preparation for me if that is the case.

I'm totally sold on the idea of using technology as much as possible, so I will take on the challenge of not having resources in my room!

I completed the mid-term survey and the consent form.