After researching the different effective technology interrogations the one I felt was strongest was constructionism. Taking objects from the real world and developing them in the classroom can benefit young children in a way that allows them to use it again in their real life. For example, taking real life object such as turning the …
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Debating the Use of Technology in Schools
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/what-were-getting-wrong-about-technology-schools-debate-0 “…The value of technology and how it should be deployed in schools, and what role it should play in children’s education.” The idea of technology in the classroom is something that i am not very found of. Of course the use of whiteboards for older grades is useful and easier then chalk, but for …
Continue reading “Debating the Use of Technology in Schools”
“Working with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards”
With preschoolers we look to limit the amount of time they spend on computers and rather them engage in physical activity. Since this task is related to computers all of the plans are on the computer. It is important now though to incorportate the saftey and proper use of these devices since they are more …
Continue reading ““Working with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards””
Working With ISTE Standards
Once going over to the standards from the ISTE I began to read into them. There are seven in total that break down into sections. I was interested in the 6th one; creative communicator. With this I would create my three assignments using the iPads. The first would be directed to 6C: students break problems …
Coding for all
Although the idea of us falling behind in terms of technology the country is planning to change it. The Obama administration pushed for more over time and now we are seeing the changes. New jerseys’ Governer Murphy is hoping to formalize computer education or computer coding as a course in many grade levels. After visiting …
Is teaching an art or science
From many classes I have taken I learned how to educate younger children. There are many ways we are taught as educators to get children to move, learn, and understand. We are given standards to follow and expected to attend workshops in order to do so. The idea of becoming a teacher is a science. …
Thinklink
The sunflower or any flower is a great lesson for children, the teacher can take them outside or even bring the flowers in the classroom. this is a great tool for explaining the parts of the flower and how our flowers grow. my model goes further in depth then i would do for my actual …
Visual Learner
With intentions to teach my students expectance and self-love, I will be using Visual words, Visme, and Wordle to show them powerful words and the meaning of loving once self. We will define the terms needed to understand bullying is wrong and not tolerated in the classroom. They will also have the ability to discuss …
Grants for Educators
Funding is a way that teacher can receive money and better their programs. After searching I found I was interested in a few of them. My main two would be the Funds for Classroom Enrichment/students achievement and Elmers’s teacher Tool Kit grant. the reason for choosing Funds for Classroom Enrichment/students achievement is because they give …
Lesson plan (technology)
Isabella O’Brien 2/27/19 Ages 4-5 Nj early childhood standard: 1.4 children express themselves through and develop the visual arts. Area of development: visual arts, use of technology, numbers, and small motor skills. Title: counting with colors Goals: allow students to use the app called Happy color. They will pick a picture then fill it in …
O'Brien 