Second grade is the best year!! My students are curious and are motivated to learn about the world around them. My goal is to create an atmosphere that develops their desire to learn and fosters a love for learning.
I have a wonderful second grade class at a Title 1 school, located in a rural community by an air force base.
My students come from a variety of backgrounds and places. I have students who are local and transplants due to the military. I also have students who receive Special Education and ESL services. They are eager to learn and love to use technology to master new skills. We are getting them ready to be 21st-century learners and thinkers.
My Project
In second grade, students love using digital resources to research concepts and learn new ideas. My students will greatly benefit from the use of a Chromebook to research about math, science and social studies concepts linked to the curriculum, create online presentations collaboratively within their groups, produce STEM projects with their peers and work on learning modules designed specifically for them. The Chromebook will be used by multiple students across subjects including reading, writing, math, science and social studies and will increase their understanding of technology. For the first time, my students will be able to type and publish their own work using the Chromebook! In math, they can watch tutorial videos on how to solve complex math problems. In science, students will explore interactive websites to learn more about changes in weather, weather instruments and seasons.
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