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.  

1 comment:

EDT546 Blog said...

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