@MathBurke I couldn’t agree more! Students now need to be taught communication skills more than ever. They have hard time making eye contact and starting conversations with one another. That’s something that any device or means of technology can never give them.
#MCtechsavvy2 Hi, My name is Shari Tarburton and I’m a health teacher at Smithtown HS East. I teach health, sports medicine, first aid/cpr and have taught Physical Education as well. I’ve been with Smithtown for 12 years and I’m also the Varsity Cheerleading Coach at East.
Q1: I’ve found the remind app has been extremely helpful and beneficial with both staff, students, and parents. It’s a quick and easy way to send an important reminder or update without giving out personal info. #MCtechsavvy2
Q2: This tool has helped bridge the gap between student, parent, and teacher. It helps to remind students something is due or something is needed. It gives the student that has trouble being mainstreamed into a regular ed classroom stay on task. #MCtechsavvy2
Q3: In my ideal classroom I would love to have set of chromebooks or iPads in the room all the time. It would be great to be able to use it whenever I needed without having to plan for it ahead of time and reserve a cart for my classroom. #MCtechsavvy2
Q4: Technology enhances a project by providing visual learning through images, videos, and creativity. It helps to teach to the needs of all learners and provides another platform to present, discussion, and learn within the classroom. #MCtechsavvy2
Q4: I hope to feel more confident in adding technology into my classroom and giving students, parents, and colleagues a view into what goes on daily, weekly, etc. #MCtechsavvy2