There are so many ways to use digital/technology devices in teaching, even if your students are as young as seven! So many elementary school teachers struggle finding ways to teach their young students through the use of technology. They think their students are too young and incapable of learning through such smart devices as computers and i pads; however, teachers under the impression that elementary children cannot learn through 21st century technology have never been more wrong. What child wants to learn through a teacher standing and lecturing 8 hours a day? Through your own blog post, give your opinion on elementary grade levels learning through technology and also list ways you would teach young students their daily lessons through some form of technology. Watch this Video: First Graders in Ms. Cassidy's Class and include comments in your blog post about how Ms. Cassidy was able to correlate technology in her students' learning. Follow the requirements in Writing a Quality Blog Post.
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I am fascinated at the variety of ways such young children can learn through technology and cannot wait to be in a position where I can teach elementary students daily lessons through the use of computers, i pads, and much more. As I searched different teaching methods for using technology in early stage classrooms, I surprisingly found many opportunities to teach with technology. Your first-grader may use technology to complete activities in a range of subject areas, including language arts, science, social studies, and math. Through the use of a computer they can work in programs such as Microsoft Word to begin building their writing and text skills. Using draw and paint software programs on an i pad or computer, your students may illustrate a scene from a story. To learn about different artists, the teacher may show artwork online. In Ms. Cassidy's first grade class, she not only used many computers to help engage her students, but she also was able to use smart boards as well as i pads to better teach the skills a first grader should know. The possibilities to learn and teach through 21st century technology is endless for all ages!
Sabra,
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I like the fact that you chose to assign them to reflect on their thoughts regarding technology in the classroom. My only concern is what if their opinion is that they do not like technology as the method of teaching in the classroom? Maybe phrase it, list how you will teach engaging lessons in your classroom. One week left! Good luck in your future teaching career.
Brittany DeFalco