We began class today with our usual quiz. We then took a minute to talk about curriculum and what it is. Curriculum is the knowledge, skills, and performance standards students are expected to acquire in different grade levels.
After that, we went into the computer lab to figure out different ways to integrate technology into our curriculum. We took a standard and told how we would use various types of technology to teach that standard. We talked about digital images, Wikis, Blogs, educational games, etc. We also talked about how to integrate technology for students with special needs. These included translation software, sound recorders, narrators, and many more assistive technologies. It is very important to understand technology so that I can effectively incorporate it into my classroom.
We ended class by working to make a graphic organizer using Kidspiration. As I have said in previous posts, I feel that Kidspiration is wonderful and I will most definitely use it in my future profession as an educator. It is great for both students and teachers.
I can't wait to be able to incorporate technology into my OWN classroom!
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