tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981987999657303570.post5611464654655895912..comments2012-07-01T21:13:01.178-07:00Comments on Emerging Technologies for First Grade: IntroductionMrs. Jankordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04163179347602287174noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981987999657303570.post-64580280756628639802012-05-27T09:12:23.358-07:002012-05-27T09:12:23.358-07:00The PBS video, New Learners in the 21st Century, w...The PBS video, New Learners in the 21st Century, was incredibly eye-opening and motivating! I love the idea of incorporating more technology into my classroom, but I often become discouraged due to lack of knowledge and confidence in my own technology skills. I was taken back by a comment made in the PBS video, "The best way to learn something is to teach something." I have heard comments similar to this before and have often used that concept with my students in the sense of having them teach skills to help them learn the skill. This time I took this statement much more personally. I, as the teacher, will only learn to use technology more readily, if I force myself to use it and teach my students how to use it. I need to step back and be willing to learn and accept that technology will have glitches, but overall the learning outcomes are so valuable and real-world applicable. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to learn about the many resources available to me, so I can share them with my students and colleagues.Cheryl Hodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605281967844258328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981987999657303570.post-87864202294401275632012-05-26T12:55:17.618-07:002012-05-26T12:55:17.618-07:00I too was in a bit of disbelief as I watched the v...I too was in a bit of disbelief as I watched the video on New Learners in the 21st Century. I had no idea that many of those technologies and opportunities were out there for students. I felt that all of the educators in the video were really focused on students and how their particular students learn best. I think it is important that we, as educators, take a step back and really get to know our 21st Century students and try to incorporate their learning styles into our classrooms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08030940334326571357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981987999657303570.post-29005523373399416922012-05-26T10:08:13.679-07:002012-05-26T10:08:13.679-07:00It amazes me how much my 6 year old neice can do w...It amazes me how much my 6 year old neice can do with computers and the iPad. Somethimes, I think that teachers get scared to incorporate technology with younger students. I think you have a great idea and plan of action, but making it "no big deal" by using them often!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410992601020365516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981987999657303570.post-47784040647761269512012-05-25T09:31:56.491-07:002012-05-25T09:31:56.491-07:00The students at my school also get an hour of comp...The students at my school also get an hour of computer time with our computer teacher. It is nice to have someone teaching the students the basics of logging on, getting on the internet, saving things to their specific drive, etc. I love your idea of setting up the laptops to use daily to complete meaningful products. My students use our laptops mostly for listening to reading online. I would love for them to use the laptops more in depth though, creating projects and participating in educational simulations. <br /><br />Good luck in first grade!Melissa Wooleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085094411708347946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981987999657303570.post-28984228614663297802012-05-24T13:27:46.520-07:002012-05-24T13:27:46.520-07:00In regards to your comment on having colleagues wh...In regards to your comment on having colleagues who are not interested in technology due to the setup time, I hear you! In my building logging in can take upwards of 5 -15 minutes sometimes. I also connect with what you're saying about using technology to learn, not just playing games and keeping busy.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what else you have to blog during our class.Matthew Mabreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103317474070871300noreply@blogger.com