What can we learn from Mrs. Cassidy?
First graders in Mrs. Cassidy's class are learning the same things we are learning in EDM 310. Mrs. Cassidy's students are writing in blogs, using Skype, and other technological resources. The children are engaged since this is something they enjoy. The children are learning reading, writing, and math.
In Part 1 and Part 2 Mrs. Cassidy explains how adding technology to your classroom is always an ongoing project. New things are added all the time, so your curriculum will change from year to year. Having support from your parents and your superiors will make technology in the classroom very beneficial. Technology and children go hand in hand. Technology is a must in the classroom in order to teach children in this generation.
Blogs add an audience, which paper and pencil can not do. Blogs also add feedback from around the world.
The continuation of learning is important to be technologically savvy. Mrs. Cassidy suggests to start your technology journey with whatever you are interested in more; video, photography, writing. The most important thing is to develop your personal learning network.
Twitter is a PLN that is definitely worth it over time. At first, you might not get a lot out of it, but as you continue to add people, you will get more information from your Twitter feed. Follow Twitter users who are also starting out as teachers.
Mrs. Cassidy had some wonderful tips for aspiring teachers in Part 3.
- Blogging can be used in any types of classes.
- Cheating is less likely to happen when you have an innovative way to teach the material.
- A SCHOOL Facebook account can be useful in the classroom.
- Safety can be taught to lower elementary children in different ways. Have a class hub to start each day. Teach children what they can click on. Children also need to be taught not to add their last names or pictures to their blogs.
- The use of technology at home must have a balance.
- It snows ALOT where Mrs. Cassidy lives.
I hope to incorporate the use of blogs in my classroom. Blogs will allow my students to write for a larger audience that just myself. I hope to have the support from my parents and superiors to use technology in the classroom. The use of technology will only help my students to become the best writers they can be.
Meaghan,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog post. I can tell you watched all of Mrs. Cassidy's videos with Dr. Strange because you covered every single point that she made, along with the advice she gave to EDM310 students. I did not see any spelling or grammatical errors in your post. Your blog looks great, keep up the hard work.