That is a great question - I'd like to continue to use technology in my classroom better and better. I'd like to improve my use of technology in finding apps for our iPads that promote understanding and not just memorizing - where students can manipulate things to gain understanding. Tone generator was fantastic for that - I'd like to find more like that.
Secondly, I'd like to improve my use of technology in assessment. I'd like to become more comfortable videoing and recording anecdotal records on my ipad. Whether it is pe or literature etc.
Thirdly, I'd like to start a class blog. I've had one made for a while but still have not entered anything into it.
Finally, I'd like to use google docs more and encourage our upper end to use google docs for students.
I'd love to learn more about the IT component of technology, but I'm afraid it would require courses. I've learned some basics, but I'd love to learn more.
When I started this blog I had two ideas in my head of what I'd like to do. Now I've got a list. Somehow that just makes sense.
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I really enjoy your practicality of this post when ansering the question "now what". I am really interested in how you mentioned you'd like to incorporate technology for assessment. I think anedontal notes via your Ipad sounds like a really great start!
ReplyDeleteAlbert, our organization needs your expertise and experience regarding iPads and mobile devices. You should run a workshop at Edifide!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your thoughts and ideas. It is so beneficial to have practicing as part of our class.
God Bless!
I think you are very right Albert. We need technology that helps our students understand not just memorize. We need to be careful of this in our teaching too (e.g. in math, that we don't just get students to memorize formulas but actually help them understand the concepts behind the formulas.)
ReplyDeleteThanks again for all of your contributions to this class! You have been so helpful:)