I teach 7th grade in a neighborhood school with a growing ELL (English Language Learning) population. As we have started rolling out technology to the classroom, the result has been productive and has engaged students.
Technology has allowed more student interaction and created a challenging and stimulating learning environment.
It is my goal that all students feel safe and comfortable to learn and grow as young adults. My students are highly motivated and self-directed. As their teacher, I am proud of their creative thinking and want to provide the tools that they need to develop into life-long learners.
My Project
We are currently a one to one classroom with Chromebooks, but one of our Chromebooks got tired and stopped working. My students to use the technology in this project for internet research, essay writing, presentations and collaborative work. The Chromebooks allow students to collaborate and revise easily in the Google Apps for education programs. We use these tools to help students understand the most effective writing strategies and processes. Having access to technology resources right in the classroom provides my students with an energetic learning environment, with true resources that support current curriculum standards. Whether students are working independently or in a group, these tools amplify the learning process. Feedback is more immediate and therefore more valuable. Teachers and Tech get tired - let's replace our tired tech.
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