Monday, June 16, 2008
Day 2 Constructivism and Computers
At this point, my focus is not only to be a more effective teacher, but to also become more efficient. Today's teachers face larger class sizes with a broader range of student abilities, therefore, taking advantage of new technology is not a luxury but a necessity. I truly enjoy teaching, however, I also have a joi de vive and appreciate having a life outside of the classroom. Computer software is now available to desegregate data for assessment purposes, which saves a lot of time. Also, for students who need remediation or enrichment lessons, allowing them to use computers can even provide a motivational component.
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Hi Kathy,
Yes, computers are very motivating for all students. My student's love to go to the computer lab and they learn how to use them very quickly. I also have a smart board in my classroom which is very motivating and engaging. I try to use it as an interactive activity and have the student's come up and use it with me.
Harriet
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