Hi everyone. I think I have the hang of this I am going to respond to the question but I can't see them. I should have printed them out so I can know what to write. I liked the MP3 thing. I thought it made sense. I would use an email program to communicate with other countries. I would also video conference. I think some pitfalls are glitches like we are having today and security is always an issue.
Hi Rifka, Try looking at your email. Andy explains it and also links you to the article. The one with the sound on it takes a minute to load so be patient.
I totally agree the impact computers have on young children. Not enough emphasis is placed on computer instruction at a young age. When the teacher introduces it probably, kids can do amazing things. I was recently at Margetts where a 1st grade child was using the Smartboard to do a math problem. He was able to manipulate shapes etc.. It was great to see!
Hi everyone. I think I have the hang of this I am going to respond to the question but I can't see them. I should have printed them out so I can know what to write. I liked the MP3 thing. I thought it made sense. I would use an email program to communicate with other countries. I would also video conference. I think some pitfalls are glitches like we are having today and security is always an issue.
Hi Everyone, I liked the article about technology and young children. I use a smartboard in my classroom, just got installed about three weeks ago. I find the kids are just more into the lesson if they feel they will get to interact with the board. As far as software goes...it has got to be entertaining. There is a great site called Brain-Pop, a lot of bells and whistles. It can't be anything too dry, and there are a ton of dry sites for SS.
Andy, I missed the blog link right under the mp3 and went to the bottom of the page where there is another blog link. I've been posting there with Marty, Pete and Kerry. I just found this blog.
My response to the mp3: As a speech pathologist I'm constantly reminded that students in the traditional educational setting generally get to respond once of twice a day. In the digital age kids, "n-geners" are used to being much more interactive online than in the classroom. As prosumers they are not only consumers, but producers as well, a role rarely allowed in the traditional classroom. But at the same time, even though they are chatting online, and text messaging constantly (or maybe because of it) their literacy skills are deteriorating.
Jill- I like the idea of mass collaboration, especially in a district like ours. The children come in with limited experiences, it could provide them with a better understanding of places they never have been.
I disagree with the statement in the sound clip that spoke to teaching being about reading and lecturing. I see so much more then that going on in classrooms today. Just walking through my building on any given day, there are always children engaged in technology. It may not be where we would like things to be, but I do think we are headed in the right direction. Christine
Jessica-I think collaboration is key! It is so beneficial, especially as a teacher, to hear what has worked for others and get new ideas to use in the classroom. Technology can play a major role in branching out and reaching new resources! If only the school districts had the $$$ to keep up with the technology and make it availabe in all classrooms!
Mass collaboration, in my opinion, does change everything for the better so long as who you are working with has the same goals as you do. Whether it is teachers who are collaborating, children or both we can only become better if we collectively share our strengths and talents. In regard to teaching, I feel it would be an extremely powerful tool to communticate and collaborate with children from all over the world. It will be of high interest for the children as well as interactive and I think if they are excited about it we are already half way there. As it mentions in the excerpt, children are used to being stimulated in so many different ways that this type of interaction will give them the technology experience as well as a different type of learning experience.
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Hi everyone. I think I have the hang of this I am going to respond to the question but I can't see them. I should have printed them out so I can know what to write. I liked the MP3 thing. I thought it made sense. I would use an email program to communicate with other countries. I would also video conference. I think some pitfalls are glitches like we are having today and security is always an issue.
I'm having trouble. i can't get the article opened or the mp3 thing. I feel very fustrated. Rifkie
Hi Rifka,
Try looking at your email.
Andy explains it and also links you to the article.
The one with the sound on it takes a minute to load so be patient.
I totally agree the impact computers have on young children. Not enough emphasis is placed on computer instruction at a young age. When the teacher introduces it probably, kids can do amazing things. I was recently at Margetts where a 1st grade child was using the Smartboard to do a math problem. He was able to manipulate shapes etc.. It was great to see!
Dave
Hi everyone. I think I have the hang of this I am going to respond to the question but I can't see them. I should have printed them out so I can know what to write. I liked the MP3 thing. I thought it made sense. I would use an email program to communicate with other countries. I would also video conference. I think some pitfalls are glitches like we are having today and security is always an issue.
Hi Everyone, I liked the article about technology and young children. I use a smartboard in my classroom, just got installed about three weeks ago. I find the kids are just more into the lesson if they feel they will get to interact with the board. As far as software goes...it has got to be entertaining. There is a great site called Brain-Pop, a lot of bells and whistles. It can't be anything too dry, and there are a ton of dry sites for SS.
Hi everyone. Great job. A few glitches but overall great job.
NO CLASS NEXT WEEK.
Andy, I missed the blog link right under the mp3 and went to the bottom of the page where there is another blog link. I've been posting there with Marty, Pete and Kerry. I just found this blog.
My response to the mp3:
As a speech pathologist I'm constantly reminded that students in the traditional educational setting generally get to respond once of twice a day. In the digital age kids, "n-geners" are used to being much more interactive online than in the classroom. As prosumers they are not only consumers, but producers as well, a role rarely allowed in the traditional classroom. But at the same time, even though they are chatting online, and text messaging constantly (or maybe because of it) their literacy skills are deteriorating.
(Glenn) Yes, it's true, computers are changing education.
Jill- I like the idea of mass collaboration, especially in a district like ours. The children come in with limited experiences, it could provide them with a better understanding of places they never have been.
I disagree with the statement in the sound clip that spoke to teaching being about reading and lecturing. I see so much more then that going on in classrooms today. Just walking through my building on any given day, there are always children engaged in technology. It may not be where we would like things to be, but I do think we are headed in the right direction. Christine
Computers are a very powerful tool. They can bring our students places that they will never get to go otherwise.
Jessica-I think collaboration is key! It is so beneficial, especially as a teacher, to hear what has worked for others and get new ideas to use in the classroom. Technology can play a major role in branching out and reaching new resources! If only the school districts had the $$$ to keep up with the technology and make it availabe in all classrooms!
Mass collaboration, in my opinion, does change everything for the better so long as who you are working with has the same goals as you do. Whether it is teachers who are collaborating, children or both we can only become better if we collectively share our strengths and talents. In regard to teaching, I feel it would be an extremely powerful tool to communticate and collaborate with children from all over the world. It will be of high interest for the children as well as interactive and I think if they are excited about it we are already half way there. As it mentions in the excerpt, children are used to being stimulated in so many different ways that this type of interaction will give them the technology experience as well as a different type of learning experience.
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