Blog #3 - Creation App Mini-Lesson

Facilitating a mini-lesson on different types of apps is a great experience for expanding my horizons in the world of technology. Since the age of digital technology is consistently growing, it's important as an educator to try my best and keep up with its fast development.

Our group picked the app GoNoodle, which is an application that integrates movement and self-regulation with subjects learned in school. I think this is a great tool to use in K-3 since these grades generally rely on visuals to learn and are still building their working stamina, so they need lots of movement to regulate their bodies after learning!

Click here to view my lesson plan and here to view GoNoodle!

Blog #2 - Twitter

Twitter can be a useful feature in my future teaching practice as a way to connect with parents and guardians about what goes on in classrooms and schools. It is also very simple to use. Anyone, no matter their skill level of technology, is able to create and send a post! 

I would not use Twitter as a tool in my classroom because of the age limit. In order to have a Twitter account, you must be at least 18+. Especially since there may be inappropriate/restricted posts. I would use this tool to send announcements, homework reminders, and showcase what the students have done during that day. I find that it's a great way to interact and connect with other educators for resources and advice as well. 

Click this link to view my Twitter!

Blog #1 - Beginning of the Semester

I wouldn't consider myself an expert in technology but I grew up knowing how to work phones and tablets which helped me learn how to troubleshoot simple problems. I can also manage to work my way around websites and find the necessary resources to aid in my assignments.

In my 3rd year practicum classroom, we use Google Classroom to help parents and/or guardians connect with our classroom. My MT creates a blog, we write in our morning routine, to remind the students' adults about homework, upcoming field trips or interviews, or general announcements. This is also used to present to adults about anything that we have done in class.

One "burning question that I have about the use of digital technologies in K to 9 education is; How are teachers who aren't as digitally skilled supported so that they can navigate around any technologies used in their classroom?

This question is important to me, as someone who is nervous about encountering new technologies.  I think this especially since there are more advancements in technologies being used in the classroom, I wonder how I am able to be on top of learning these new programs while managing a classroom filled with students and their adults who may also have not come across these technologies as well.