http://etec.hawaii.edu/etecvideos/videos/bow/?page=ft_medium
I learned that using technology really helps push children outside their comfort zone and helps them develop as students. I thought it was interesting that a couple students said that public speaking and oral presentation skills had increased because of being on camera. These children might never have found another way to help broaden their skills but technology expanded their horizon. I also learned that using technology makes learning more fun for older students. Technology might not be that helpful with younger students but children in fourth and fifth grade can certainly benefit from technology. I liked that a student said using technology helped show what they had learned rather than just having someone hear about it. Using technology gave the students in the videos another medium in which they could express themselves. The possibilities for assessment also increased. The teacher no longer has to rely on tests to see what students have learned. Another point that I thought was interesting was that one teacher said she could explain a concept to one student and have that student teach it to the rest of their group. Though this principle could be implemented without using technology, I think using technology provides a very new and different concept for students to learn. Having one student teach others gives students a greater sense of responsibility and allows them to feel more involved in the classroom. It also frees up the teacher’s time and allows he or she to be more involved in watching how the students are learning. I thought it was important to note that one teacher said you need to know how to thoroughly use the technology before you try to teach it. It’s important for us as teachers to remember that on some things, including technology, we may need to be the ultimate source of knowledge in the classroom.
I learned that using technology really helps push children outside their comfort zone and helps them develop as students. I thought it was interesting that a couple students said that public speaking and oral presentation skills had increased because of being on camera. These children might never have found another way to help broaden their skills but technology expanded their horizon. I also learned that using technology makes learning more fun for older students. Technology might not be that helpful with younger students but children in fourth and fifth grade can certainly benefit from technology. I liked that a student said using technology helped show what they had learned rather than just having someone hear about it. Using technology gave the students in the videos another medium in which they could express themselves. The possibilities for assessment also increased. The teacher no longer has to rely on tests to see what students have learned. Another point that I thought was interesting was that one teacher said she could explain a concept to one student and have that student teach it to the rest of their group. Though this principle could be implemented without using technology, I think using technology provides a very new and different concept for students to learn. Having one student teach others gives students a greater sense of responsibility and allows them to feel more involved in the classroom. It also frees up the teacher’s time and allows he or she to be more involved in watching how the students are learning. I thought it was important to note that one teacher said you need to know how to thoroughly use the technology before you try to teach it. It’s important for us as teachers to remember that on some things, including technology, we may need to be the ultimate source of knowledge in the classroom.
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