I teach a group of very inquisitive and excited 3rd graders at a K-8 charter school that focuses on community, a Core Knowledge-based curriculum, and character development. My students love to read and have expressed a sense of wonder about the world around them. They continue to learn and explore their environment through hands-on activities. However, my students have expressed a desire to further their education through technology.
"At the heart of effective technology integration, technology offers opportunities to be more actively involved in the learning experience" -Vanessa Vega.
As an educator, I aim to cultivate their curiosity to provide my students with a holistic education that prepares them to be responsible and engaged citizens. For this to be possible, my students need access to resources that enable them to integrate technology into their learning.
My Project
The school's curriculum has a plethora of online resources for student use. However, due to a lack of classroom computers, students are unable to access these beneficial resources.
The integration of Chomebooks in my classroom will allow students to be active participants in learning.
The Chromebooks will be utilized everyday to cultivate curiosity in math, literacy, and STEM-related projects. Students will gain access to resources that will allow them to listen to books, conduct research, practice editing and publishing their writing. In Math, students will gain access to online labs and interactive manipulatives to build a strong mathematical foundation.
In addition to the academic benefits of classroom computers, they are a tool to teach students holistically. A holistic education that prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens must also include modern elements, such as digital citizenship and online responsibility. Classroom computers are essential to teach and practice these skills.
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