I think Mrs. Cassidy has a great thing going for her kids. She is so encouraging and such a great teacher for those kids. I love that she is engaging her students in technology as a first grader! In first grade, I used a computer but not very much at all. I used it to take test, and to play learning games on it. Today, kids use the computer for so much more than what I used it for as a kid. Technology has developed so much and is such a bigger factor in the learning process. Technology is not foreign to kids in todays world, it is apart of their lives.
I think some benefits in using Mrs. Cassidy's approach is that it will keep the students interested in learning. If I use technology, they will be more attentive, and they will be willing to do the work because it isn't just sitting listening to someone talk. I think that kids once I am teaching, will expect technology and would be really discouraged if there wasn't technology in the classroom. Another benefit, is it gives the students another source than just the teacher. A student can look up what I am teaching, and maybe that will help a student learn something better. I can see parents being against all the use of technology. I would address this situation by explaining the benefits of the use of technology in the classroom and how it is helpful to the child.
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI think you are right on target about explaining the benefits of technology to the parents. Also, I agree that technology will keep the students interested in learning. I enjoyed reading your post, but watch where you need to put a comma. I hope this will help you in your writing.
Best wishes,
Cyndi Ford EDM310
What about the interview with Ms. Cassidy?
ReplyDeleteI thought the interview was good. I liked listening to her thoughts about what steps need to be taken to incorporate technology in the classroom and how important technology is to the classroom. I also liked that she pointed out that it takes time and doesn't happen over night.
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