In reading this article, I was struck by the layers of important considerations involved in deciding to implement technology in a classroom. My position in the Torrington School District requires me to move from school to school as an itinerant ESL Teacher. There are some situations that may have potential though none are easily accessible.
I have had experience in a previous position at a Community College which has ideal implementation of technology in the classroom teaching adults. All of the e-tips given were in place there, including collaboration between teachers and administrators and technical support.
As I compare the availablity of computers, the support of administration and feasibility of using computers and technology, there is a great disparity due mainly to budgetary constraints. This makes my present position precarious in terms of using technology to its fullest potential, though I plan to try to infuse as much as possible, because I have seen what it can do.
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I hope you will have ideas from MD 400 for integrating technology in even the one-computer classroom.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have really gotten some great ideas for use with my students. For examle, I used the digital camera as an "after reading" activity similar to the "tableaux" we did in our class. I also videotaped them and it was very well-received in the Middle School classroom. The students read their own Valentine's Day poems. Some students returned to the classroom after school to see themselves perform again.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Glad to hear you've used something from the class already! I hope there's more!
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