After reading everyones forum posts on this topic, I have found these pros and cons of using technology in the classroom Pros: Technology can help to keep students engaged. It incorporates different and new styles of learning. It makes for a more well-rounded learning experience. It is more hands-on than traditional learning. It is enjoyable… Continue reading Best Practices in Technology Integration
Although there is not a vast amount of research concerning educational technology yet, it can still be proven that the use of different technologies in the classroom can be greatly beneficial. When students are able to interact and learn digitally, along with teacher instruction, they are more easily able to grasp and understand certain concepts.… Continue reading Using Technology to Teach Reading
When it comes to measuring my own Tech-Pack growth, I think it would be most important to make sure that the technologies I choose in my classes strongly pertain to the lessons I am teaching. Some lessons and curriculum may not be able to incorporate as much technology as others, but I would make sure… Continue reading Measuring My Tech-Pack Growth
I went skiing in Big Sky, Montana over the break with my family. We skied and got to snow mobile 15 miles up a mountain, which was probably one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
Family is the most important thing to me. I love my little family more than anything.
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