Week 10

These videos were really interesting. I was amazed at the different technologies the teachers were having the students use. I think the most important thing that I learned from these videos is to not be afraid to use technology in the classroom. Sometimes I’m hesitant to use technology, because I’m afraid that students may not understand it. The second video really showed that even kindergartners can use computers to do meaningful projects that teach curriculum. I really liked how they used computers as a tool to help extend the lesson. For example, using a computer art program to draw illustrations for a storybook. The video about habitats was interesting, because it showed how you could have students use technology in the classroom. She was developmentally appropriate in the topic and way she approached technology instruction. I liked how she had them work in small groups. The students could help each other, leaving the teacher free to monitor and help other groups.
There were multiple clips where the teacher used technology as a way to get the parents and community involved. This generally comes through sharing the final project. I would never have thought of technology as a way to help get parents involved in the classroom and with the students work. I really liked that idea.