Friday, February 17, 2017
Technology overload????
In my classroom I am, at times, feeling technology overload. My students are great at using technology but are struggling with social skills. I am curious if anyone that teaches younger students are having the same challenges? What have you tried? As the year continues along, I have had about a fifth of my students that have gotten so good at using the technology, that they feel comfortable and will help others to log-in or click on the Waterford icon. I also have a fifth of my students that are laptop "hogs". They are so into the Waterford or MyOn programs that they can be on the computer from after breakfast until special, then immediately after lunch they go back on until the end of the day. I need to find balance! I would like them all to be eager to use the technology. All suggestions are welcome!
Waterford program in Kindergarten
My students have been using the Waterford program since the beginning of the school year. I was expected some "within normal range" growth. I was truly surprised to see that at least 6 students have gone above and beyond are are now working in level 2. They have become awesome at sitting down and getting right to work. Also my ESOL students are enjoying the program. I love hearing them sign along to the little songs and the alphabet song. All of my students have really made much success from the beginning of the year. I am so proud of them!
TEDL MSDE classes
I am so grateful and have enjoyed learning at the classes offered by Title 1. I am new to Smart board, so there was much to learn. Each class was a different topic, but they nicely had some repeat information. My favorite item to learn about was the Smart Exchange. I can find anything that I may be teaching about with my kinders. And they love the use of technology during the lesson! I love seeing the be so excited about learning what we are discussing. Now that I know how to use it and use it daily, I forget what teaching was like before using the Smart board.
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