Overview

I have really enjoyed all the technologies that we have learned this semester. Although some technology I could use more than others I think they are all beneficial to any classroom. For me I would most often use the Smartboard and Inspiration. Since I will be dealing with science these two technologies will assist in my hands-on activities and greater learning for my students. Although I will be mainly using those two technologies I will also try to incorporate some of the other technologies I have learned as well.

Use of Smartboard and More Tech is my classroom

I am very excited to use smartboard as well as well as inspiration. I think both of these technologies are great learning tools as well as good interactive products. Since the way i want to instuct my students is hands on and interactive, these two programs i think i will greatly appreciate. I will use the smartboard for research as well as in class work and some projects for learning; and i will use the inspiration for projects for science and reports. So possibly in place of reports i will have them do projects on inspiration and set requirements to find and research.

Classroom Technology

Learning all different kinds of classroom technology has really opened up my mind to the possibilities that it has to offer students. I really like all the computer games and interactions, as well as google earth. I think that both of these I will really be able to use for my science classes. I love all of the technology areas but i think those two would be of my most interest. I never knew how much you can learn from them, and how it really stimulates your mind. I am very excited to be able to learn more and start using these when i start teaching!

My Classroom

I plan to teach junior high science and math, if I could I would love to be able to teach at my old school, or another private school. In my newsletter however, I put that I was teaching 6th grade math and science. I put a lot of emphasis on hands on learning, and going on field trips. I feel that that is the best way to really have your students engage and learn the their highest level when they are able to experience the topic themselves. I will try to use a lot of word processing activities with the use of pictures and graphs. and have them be able to learn word processing on their own and understand how to use it.

Integrating Technology in the classroom

I agree and feel like it is beneficial to integrate technology into the classroom. I think kids today are more aware and are able to understand technology better than previous generations, and with the way today's society using more and more technology for everyday use as well as in the classroom. The smart board i think is a a great way for students and teachers to really stay on track for a particular class, and not add or miss important issues or topics that might have been missed other wise. Using more technology benefits both teachers in students, but simplifying the unnecessary aspects of teaching and learning, so you are able to concentrate more on what is really needed.