My first graders are six or seven years old. They are naturally curious, and they have a love for learning. These students are warm-hearted and will brighten your day when you are having the worst day. They greet you with smiles and eyes full of wonder.
We are excited to build a new community of learners.
First grade is a grade level in which the students make a great deal of growth within the school year. My students are diverse learners. I am looking forward to using various learning tools to reach the needs of each of my students.
My Project
My students need a MacBook Air to develop computer literacy. One of the standards we are expected to teach is: "With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers." Imagine a classroom that provides children access to high-quality technology. They will use the laptop to seek out information for research projects. They will create Word documents to publish their writing. We will also learn how to use other applications to reinforce and reflect on our learning.
Our children will need to have computer literacy skills to enter the workforce.
Being computer literate will open many doors for my students. Early exposure to technology will better equip my students with skills needed later on in life. With the use of technology, students will strengthen their depth of knowledge, their problem-solving skills, and their ability to be innovative.
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