My district currently has iPad carts that anyone can check out, and you can usually find the cart in my room at least 3 times a week. I love using them with the kids and have found so many great apps that have enhanced my instruction. As far as Web 2.0 websites are concerned, I have Facebook and Pinterest account for my personal use. I went to a tech conference this summer and learned about many Web 2.0 websites to use in the classroom. Two websites that I really enjoyed are Padlet and InstaGrok. I will be using both of these in m classroom this year and can't wait!When I am not teaching, I like to run, travel, and be active. This summer, my boyfriend and I went to Arizona and climbed Camelback Mountain. It was very challenging, but a great experience!
Like Breanna, I too chose to get my Master's in Education Technology because of the direction my school is going in. I have many great resources available to me at my school, and I know we are working on getting even more. I want to be fully prepared to use these resources to benefit my students. I am excited to learn more about Web 2.0 websites to use with my students through this class!
Hi Erica! Congrats on the move to 3rd grade. It's definitely easier to move up a few grades than to transition from a higher grade to a lower one. I'm happy to hear that young educators realize the potential that technology has in their classrooms. It's fantastic that you have already taken the initiative to pursue a masters.
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Hi Nicole! The conference I went to was an ICE conference called 'Taste of Technology' in Lemont. There were some great presenters, and I learned a lot!
ReplyDeleteAh yes...one of ours :) We're hoping to continue the Taste of Technology next summer as well. Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
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