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I found an article online called "Technology in early childhood settings", by Linda Bennett. The article expresses the point about how technology is very important in the classroom environment. Bennett explains how there are different steps that can be taken to make sure that technology is used in the classroom. She made a list of ten different skills that teachers and students should know buy heart. Her first step was: "Students will use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, and other technologies." She then gives an example of a few websites that offer students this opportunity. They can also communicate with other students in other states, or even countries. Her second skill was, "Students will use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities." This skill can be used in Social Studies classes to help then learn about government and history. Her third skill was, "Students will communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology." She gives an example of how to do this by showing the students the current time and weather in other countries. Her fourth skill was: " Students will use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning." Ebooks could be used in the classroom to help students understand the subject matter better. Her fifth skill was, "Students will work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom." Students need to work with others in order to understand the subject correctly. A student, for example, might think that he or she understands the Civil War, but they might have a few facts wrong. Peers and parents can help in this situation. Her sixth skill was, "Students will demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology." Her seventh skill talks again about how important technology is. Her eighth skills is , "Students will create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners." Her last two skills have to deal with sharing information with other students. I think that this is a really great article. It puts everything in perspective for teachers and parents. I think that Bennett did a great job describing in detail the positive outcomes and positives of technology. I hope to incorporate all of these things in my future classroom. I have become more and more aware over the course of the semester about how much technology is needed in schools.
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I found an article online called "Technology in early childhood settings", by Linda Bennett. The article expresses the point about how technology is very important in the classroom environment. Bennett explains how there are different steps that can be taken to make sure that technology is used in the classroom. She made a list of ten different skills that teachers and students should know buy heart. Her first step was: "Students will use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, and other technologies." She then gives an example of a few websites that offer students this opportunity. They can also communicate with other students in other states, or even countries. Her second skill was, "Students will use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities." This skill can be used in Social Studies classes to help then learn about government and history. Her third skill was, "Students will communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology." She gives an example of how to do this by showing the students the current time and weather in other countries. Her fourth skill was: " Students will use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning." Ebooks could be used in the classroom to help students understand the subject matter better. Her fifth skill was, "Students will work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom." Students need to work with others in order to understand the subject correctly. A student, for example, might think that he or she understands the Civil War, but they might have a few facts wrong. Peers and parents can help in this situation. Her sixth skill was, "Students will demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology." Her seventh skill talks again about how important technology is. Her eighth skills is , "Students will create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners." Her last two skills have to deal with sharing information with other students. I think that this is a really great article. It puts everything in perspective for teachers and parents. I think that Bennett did a great job describing in detail the positive outcomes and positives of technology. I hope to incorporate all of these things in my future classroom. I have become more and more aware over the course of the semester about how much technology is needed in schools.
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I really enjoyed the information on this article. It will really help me since I plan to teach kindergarten and they are young but I still want to use technology in my classroom. I also agree with your comment on eBooks. They are wonderful for support in the classroom to help students understand the subject better. Alone, I dont think they could be used as a lesson. I am very excited to use them also.
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