Exit Slip #13

Desired Classroom Activity...
If teaching a sixth grade classroom, I would incorporate technology in a variety of ways. First, of course, I would have a HUGE interactive whiteboard (hopefully they'll be making big ones by the time I start teaching, and they also wouldn't be affected if more than one person was working on the whiteboard). This would be used for daily learning. All of my students would have their own personal laptop on which all of their classwork, interests and projects would be on. They would be theirs for the entire school year. By doing this I'm not only preparing my students for the modes of technology they will be working with in the real world, but also have everyone on the same playing field regarding their learning. And finally, I would have a class wiki in which to keep all students informed, as well as their parents. This way, parents are able to see exactly what is taking place every day in their child's life and see how they are doing in school. Parents will then be able to review this information and then find the different ways to contact me should they have any questions or concerns.

Class Ideas...
IWB
Video Streaming
Blogging
Scratch-making games
Epals-collaborative learning
Simulations/virtual labs
Online whiteboarding
Course Website/portal
Podcasting
1:1 Initiative
Wiki
Screencasting
Delicious-social bookmarking

We discussed Dr. Boyer's teaching philosophy (constructivism). After hearing it, it makes so much sense to me on why his teaching methods are as effective as they are. We won't learn anything if we aren't given the chance to DO IT. 

Changes in my Thinking...
My entire perception on how technology can be used as changed. I thought incorporating technology into the classroom meant using a computer. Shocking I know. This class has taught me so much. I really couldn't believe it was possible for me to be able to do all of the assignment (A contract). I'm actually really proud of myself and all I accomplished. It showed me how beneficial technology in the classroom can really be.