EME 2040

I interviewed a first grade teacher about how technology is implemented in her classroom, here are the questions and answers. 1. How do you implement technology in your classroom? We try to use various elements of technology throughout the day.  I have a Promethean Board (interactive whiteboard) that we use to present lessons, watch videos, etc. There is a document camera hooked up to the Pro Board that allows me to present information, display text in a larger format, read books for the students to follow along, or display student work to the class.  We have a technology table (white board table top that has a monitor that can hook up to student devices to display information to a small collaborative group working at the table). I have five Chrome Books for the students to use during the technology station during literacy and math stations.  I also have a school Ipad and a personal Ipad that I use for individual enrichment.   2. Does your school hav...

     As an elementary school teacher, Microsoft Excel will help me in a number of ways. For example, I can use this program to help organizing grades. Not only can it be a place to keep record of the grades, but I can use it to calculate: averages of test scores, mean, median, mode, maximum, minimum, and so much more. Also, I can use the functions on Excel to create a table to show students a visual of what the test scores look like. Another way Excel can be used is by creating a rubric or even a seating chart.      Throughout the semester our class read others' blogs. I loved seeing the designs and layouts of my classmates blogs and reading what they had to say. I learned from their posts and read things that I did not think of on my own. Reading the other blogs helped me brainstorm ideas of different ways I can use technology as a teacher.      A technology that I would like to learn how to use is a Smart Board. I feel like I will use thi...

A flipped classroom is where the students spend time during the class period going over their homework and asking questions. The students are expected to go home each day and learn the material on their own. Then the class period is spent closing the gaps and filling in any information that was not clear or grasped. This concept is not widely used in schools across America but is being seen more and more than ever before. Some students like this idea because they may find this easier than doing the homework on their own after the lesson is taught in class. There are many mixed emotions from students, parents, and teachers, so when choosing a school, be aware of how the class is structured. Here is a website to learn more on the flipped classroom. Open, when referring to the classroom regards to what is legal for others to use. If it is “open” then that resource may be used. I looked up “open educational resources” to find out more information.   It explains that open educationa...