As I continue working through the courses in the Master's program, I learn more and more about forms of technology that can be used in the classroom. I have learned about blogs, wikis, podcasting, and screencasting. I am still gaining confidence with these forms of technology and how I might incorporate them in the classroom. This is the last week of instruction with students so I haven't really incorporated any new forms of technology with my students this week. I did find a resource for an interactive game on personal finance this week, I was looking forward to using it one of the last days of school but wasn't able to due to schedule changes taht elimintated the class time that was needed.
One area that I feel that I am the weakest in is the development of wikis, and I saw today that was upcoming in the course so I am certain I will gain that experience this week. I really appreciate the fact that in this program we don't just learn about technology options, but we put them in use in our specific contnet area. I think that will help as we implement them into the classroom. I have a training coming up that will help with my GAME plan on June 2-4 that will focus on providing differentiated instruction. I am looking forward to the opportunity to learn more about implementing that into my classroom next year as well.
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Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteIs this interactive personal finance game too difficult for elementary school? If not, could you please share the site with me? I am always looking for new ideas.
Wow, you finish school early! We go until June 18th.
Lynne,
ReplyDeleteIt says that it is focused for Middle and/or High but here is the link http://www.councilforeconed.org/ea/program.php?pid=43 if you want to check it out.
The Council for Economic Education has lots of great resources available for teaching economic strands.
We actually were out a bit later than last year - but we will be going back the first week of August so I guess it all evens out. Good luck with your last weeks!
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing! I am going to check the site out right now:)
We do not go back to school until September, so I guess you are right it evens out. Enjoy the end of the year! Happy summer!!
I enjoyed reading your GAME plan. I believe we share the same thoughts about technology and the Master's program. I too have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteAnna
ReplyDeleteI feel the same that you do. I am finally glad that in this program we are putting to use the forms of technology we are learning. I am a hands on learner, self-directed most of the time and appriciate actually using these tools (wikis, blogs, etc.)