I'm so glad I participated in the Summer Tech Challenge. I am always game for a challenge!
The first challenge talked about the 10 Skills Modern Teachers Must Have. Though I don't have all of these skills perfected, I am on my way. I remember this article talked about slowing down.
"No need to try and revolutionize your classroom in one afternoon. That's a recipe for failure."
Each of the technology tools I explored in this challenge are tools I see my fourth graders using in the classroom. Will I use all of these skills this year? No, probably not. But my eyes have been opened to the power of technology and the importance of understanding the digital learner.
I am also feeling more comfortable with Twitter (I'm no longer a Twitter-newbie:) and blogging. Before this session started, I couldn't tell you what an embed code was. Now I have my own family blog and adding to it almost daily!
I'm excited to try Glogster, Voki, and Go Animate in the classroom. I see these tools as a way to add a little Vegas to my instruction! If the tool helps to engage my learners, I'm interested!
Again, I proud to have completed the NPS Summer Tech Challenge. Thank you for all the kind comments. I do hope to keep this blog updated this year, but I know how time flies once we are teaching. Check back for more teaching tidbits! Signing off for now. :) Meagan
Meagan--So glad you participated in the Summer Tech Challenge. You took away exactly what I had hoped teachers would take away: You can't do it all but there are a lot of options out there!
ReplyDeleteI love your final project. I can't wait to read your students' blogs. And I love how you decided to use some of the tools to introduce concepts to your class.
I will be anxiously following Mrs. Priebe's 4th grade class this year! (And I am always available to help!)