So far, I have learned some websites that I can use in my classroom to assist my students in learning the alphabet, numbers, and other skills they need to know for Kindergarten. I have tried a few of the websites myself and the children are going to enjoy them after the Christmas break. I am going to start the new year off using more technology in my classroom. My students are going to be more hands-on with their learning to have them ready for this computer based world.
I am still working on finding more professional development opportunities that are going to teach me more about the things the smart board can do. I have learned how to take a picture on the smart board of what the children have done. I also have learned how to use the markers to write the morning message on the smart board and have the students circle the letter for the week in the morning message.
I am not ready to set a new learning goal as of now. I want to accomplish the goals I have set aside before I start on a new one. I am going to effectively use what I have learned and keep learning so I can be more effective at teaching using technology.
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I can understand not wanting to set new goals. I myself do not want to set new goals either because I want to make sure my previous goal is completed. I want to show my students that I can complete a goal without moving on to another one.
ReplyDeleteChastity,
ReplyDeleteI think you have some very appropriate goals that you are still working on, so I would not add more to your plate until you feel strongly that you have accomplished these first taks. Also, the ones you have selected seem like good goals that will help all your students, especially the plan of becoming more well versed with the smart board. I can't think of a technology that seems more useful than a smart board with students in your grade level.
Hi Chastity,
ReplyDeleteDoes your school district offer any in-service classes on using the smartboard? We recently had interactive whiteboards (cheaper smartboards) installed in our classrooms. I know that there are a lot of classes offered for teachers to take to learn new activities to implement in the classroom.