Incorporating technology is a vital way to help students become modern learners and thinkers in today’s society. Beyond this, my absolute favorite thing about using technology to facilitate student learning is that it improves engagement. Kids love technology. They're used to technology in their personal lives. They think it's fun. And if lessons are fun, then the students will learn. I’ve had an array of experience using technology in teaching, and I believe that the very best result is the students’ gaining enthusiasm.
My experience using technology occurred during both of my fieldwork placements, in 1st and 4th grade. In 1st grade the students experienced technology through weekly visits to the computer lab, daily use of the document camera, and teacher use of an Ipad, lap top, and other technological tools. In 4th grade, technology was integrated in many aspects of daily learning. Our class was a unique environment, as every student had a laptop, or had access to a desk top computer. The computers were used in amazing ways. The students were able to research and write papers. They also used online educational networking sites to answers question and discuss and share information. The students additionally created digital art projects and digital movies.
I'm passionate about integrating technology both in the way I teach and in the way my students’ learn. Using an Ipad is a great way to document student thinking with pictures as the children are working independently and in small groups. These photos can then be used on a document camera to share the students’ thinking with the class. Technology can additionally be used to assist in teaching through the use of online simulations, audiovisual demonstrations, and historical videos and films. If students have access to personal laptops there are amazing ways to deepen student learning. Students have the ability to build on their knowledge through research, digital art projects, and shared communication with their peers.
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