Teachin' with Kinder
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Reflecting on my Journey
Friday, April 21, 2017
Is the use of technology making a difference in our students learning?
Technology is a great tool to enhance learning, but could never take the place of good instruction!
Do students learn from Technology? I think they develop or improve skills with technology, but the learning takes place before they use the technology.
When we plan as teachers, often we can use technology to present or enhance the lesson, but we are interactive with the students and the technology. That interaction is where we check for understanding.
When allowing students to use iPads or Chromebooks, I often think...what is the goal? Can all students do this activity? Can I differentiate it or find a different app if this one will not work for everyone? Can the student work independently with this app? What data can I get from students after they use technology?
Technology is one of the bigger tools in my teacher toolbox! I just want to make sure my students get excellent first instruction before they go and work on a piece of technology.
Teach me app...students apply knowledge already taught, and keeps track of students progress.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Planning and Goal Setting
Here are some examples of the writing pieces ready for digital illustrating:
I have decided on using Seesaw and having the students upload this work using Draw on the app. The tools and very simple and easy to use. They can draw with their fingers and add colors to their drawings. They can then touch the typing icon and begin typing on the page with their illustration. Draw also has the added feature of recording the student reading their writing. This will be very engaging for students as they work through this process of digitally publishing their work. They will also be able to share it with peers from our class and collaborate to edit and improve their work.
We will also be able to give parents the opportunity thanks to Seesaw to see their child's work!
Friday, March 24, 2017
Developing a PLN
I have mostly been a lurker on Twitter. I am starting to find myself following more and more educators that are working with Seesaw. I want to know more and possibly get comfortable enough to share what I'm doing in my classroom. I also see many Seesaw online workshops and I will be taking full advantage of these opportunities.
I haven't gotten much time this week to get into my PLN and start really working on developing my interests due to having the flu all week! (boo!)
Friday, March 10, 2017
The Changing Classroom!
In today's changing world we have to continue to stay up to date with the technology that is pushing into our classrooms and lives and pushing us as educators!
I hope to learn as much as I can from my peers about what technologies are out there and what will enhance my teaching and my student's learning!
In my spare time I will continue to craft away! I love crafting and baking! I spend weekends at craft fairs or baking for special occasions. Hopefully I don't ever find this on Pinterest fails!
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Internet Safety Week...
Get up and move...with us...