I think Ms. Cassidy’s approach to the use of technology in the classroom is great for the first graders. If I were an elementary teacher, I would like to use technology the same way she is using it. I think it’s wonderful that she is having her students post blogs in order to improve their writing and spelling skills. Also, it allows parents to watch their child’s progress throughout the year rather than just checking in with the teacher at scheduled times during the school year.
An impediment that I might get concerned with is the safety of the children. However, it seems like Ms. Cassidy has it all under control with the safety measures she has taken. It is smart to leave out last names and to not match up pictures with names. Ms. Cassidy has a foolproof system.
There are many benefits that come with Ms. Cassidy’s approach to the use of technology in the classroom. One benefit comes from the games the children play. When the students can play games, they are having fun and learning at the same time, so the students actually want to learn and aren’t bored by it. A benefit to the blogging is that the students can get comments and encouragement from people from around the world, rather than just the teacher. I think Ms. Cassidy’s students are very fortunate to have been placed in her classroom.
Alexandra,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the students in Ms. Cassidy are extremely fortunate, and it is evident that much learning takes place with the use of technology. The benefits you described are a result from the technology, and the students really enjoy using the technology that is made available for them. Many individuals like yourself discuss the safety issues, but Ms. Cassidy has definitely found a way to defeat this problem. I believe technology definitely enriches education, and I hope we all are able to use technology with our students.