A7: The first time I tried to use iPads in my resource classroom as a class activity was not great. Students were not logged in and the apps were not automatically downloaded on their iPads. #tldeuno2022
A6: I currently don't have a set go-to for technology quite yet, but this school year is definitely my learning year. My goal is to get more familiar with SeeSaw and implement it more with families. #tldeuno2022
A6: I would say ChatterKids. Usually, my students do not bring their iPads to my resource classroom. They love ChatterKids even in 3rd grade! It can be used in various ways from having students read sentences or tell a story. #tldeuno2022
A5: I think the district is trying solve the barrier issue through 1:1 devices throughout the district. Also offering Apple TVs to each school as also been a plus for teachers that do not have technology in their classrooms. #tldeuno2022
A4: Prior to having an Apple TV, I used technology in my resource classroom 2-3 times a week. With that being said the total minutes of technology for the week would be 10ish minutes. Wednesday was my first day with my Apple TV and I utilized it about 30 minutes. #tldeuno2022
I agree with you @teach_sped_. Then number of apps students are required to use based on minutes take up a lot of instructional time. Some apps are great for students. On the other hand, apps are not one size fits all.
Q3: It’s tough—especially when there are so many apps that have a required number of daily minutes. The balance comes from the intention of why you are using the technology. #tldeuno2022
A3: I am taking these classes to bring more technology enrichment into my classroom. With that being said, as I bring technology into my classroom more, I plan on scanning the room and letting student engagement, focus (or lack of), and student success guide me. #tldeuno2022
A2: Other than scanning the room for facial and body language cues, I also use thumbs up, thumbs side-ways, and thumbs down. If movement is needed, I might ask students to stand up or sit down. #tldeuno2022
Intro: Hi! My name is Jennifer. Educational technology to me means utilizing screens to enhance a learning experience through a specific app or educational site. Learning is occurring and students are learning or practicing a specific skill. #tldeuno2022
A5: In my opinion, the two are the same. Students have to feel supported and improve social skills throughout learning. Teachers still have to find the best means to deliver the comptent and improve those skills. #tldeuno2022
A5: Tradition classrooms utilize paper/pencil or dry erase board activities. Digital classroom students are engaged on a device. Expectations are key in both settings. Students can be off task in a "traditional" classroom just as much as a digital classroom. #tldeuno2022
A4: The classroom environment has a huge impact on teaching and learning. If the environment is positive, more teaching and learning occur! #tldeuno2022
A3: technology has increased significantly; however, the lack of exposure for students to problem solve with others through more difficult situations and experiences has had an impact student learning in the classroom. #tldeuno2022
@teachingmusick6 I love teaching writing when students create stories together. It is also wonderful to teach the little kindergartens to play games like Go Fish. I have a student to struggles to speak so having him ask for a card or say Go Fish with excitement is awesome! #tldeuno2022