My second graders are walking the line of independence, confidence, and curiosity, along with a need for reassurance, affection, and gratification for their efforts. Seven- and eight-year-olds need strong consistency with a dash of innovation. They need praise, encouragement, and guidance from their teacher so they can then believe in themselves.
How can I spark their love for learning and ignite a passion within?
I have my kids for only 180 days, so I must act on their magnetism to computers, and provide them opportunities to learn through iPad technology whenever possible. I like to teach new concepts to the whole group, and then allow the students to use their creativity and tech-savvy instincts to explore the concepts on their own. This only deepens their understanding!
My Project
My students are experts at asking questions about our lesson topics. In class, we often have break-out sessions where students can learn in their best ways and on their appropriate levels. Naturally, today's students are learning more than ever through integrated technology, especially when they know how to independently troubleshoot an iPad.
Why not learn in school in the same way we play at home?
Kids feel comfortable using iPads at home, so at school, they can learn more about insect life cycles, meet an author, learn about multiplication, STEM projects, and go on virtual field trips to Civil War battlegrounds.
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