When I first started this program, I used some technology in my classroom but not a whole lot. Technology is an area that is new for me so I’m still trying to find ways to integrate it into my teaching. My goal is to add a new layer of technology each year to my already established routines. This year I am trying lots of new things, more than I normally would within a year. With all of this experimentation I am starting to feel more comfortable with the idea that my delivery of something new doesn’t have to be perfect. This year I have created and gave surveys through Google classroom, created links for students to access resources online, incorporated digital story telling as part of our daily routine, and made time for adaptive programs for both math and reading. These are just a few things that I have implemented in my classroom this year. It amazes me how quickly my students can learn a new routine when it involves computers, much faster that I ever could. I am looking forward to learning more about flip teaching with primary grade students. I noticed that this teaching method was mainly used with high school students. I have never used or watched Khan Academy videos. I wonder if I could find third grade standard videos and post them in my Google Classroom for students to watch. If the Khan video aren’t what I’m looking for I now know of other digital resources where I can create my own PowerPoint/video. Would this shorten my teaching time and allow for more hands on exploration and mastery of skills? This is defiantly something I plan to look into. Taking this big step to go back to school with two young children is proving to be challenging, doable and well worth it. I am looking forward to broadening my knowledge as the school year continues.
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helen
11/19/2017 02:12:16 pm
Wow, what a journey! I am looking forward to using what you are doing in your class. Khan Academy is available on our gateway and their are videos appropriate for our grade. Also I believe that we can use those EDI power points we created for our students.
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