Interactive whiteboard

leaders phased technology slowly into classrooms to emphasize that blended learning is an instructional delivery model, not a technology plan. Each classroom began with just a few tower computers and over time has added computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards. The school uses the Station Rotation model of blended learning for its core subjects. Students rotate between three learning stations—individual, collaborative, and direct instruction—every 20 minutes and then change subjects after…

“Think about a textbook that is customized for each student’s needs and interests and includes opportunities for interactive practice and collaboration with others. That is the potential of tablets” (Karen). iPads and tablets should be included into the learning of a student even though there could be some major future issues. Tablets are the tool of the future because modern technology is evolving and opening opportunities of doing work faster. In school, tablets can help hold over hundreds of…

1. My supervising teacher does an excellent job of creating an environment of respect and rapport. a. My supervising teacher does an excellent job of creating a respectful environment for her students to learn. On my first day of being a teacher aide, the students were saying the pledge of allegiance. However, one student was saying the pledge of allegiance in a funny voice. When the class had finished the teacher stopped and said to the class that making funny noises and voices during the…

Your Completed Outline Should Contain the Following: Introduction Paragraph Hook: Have you ever wonder how fast technology is advancing throughout the school systems of the United States? Limited Background Information (if needed) For decades, schools have used printed textbooks to educate children even though information in different fields are being constantly updated. Textbooks have quickly become out of date and several schools have not been able to adjust their curriculum to the new…

Over the course of the semester, I have really gotten the chance to understand the classroom environment from a different perspective. Through my practicum, I have been introduced to new ideas and tactics that will be very helpful in my future as an educator. I have also witnessed methods of teaching that I think could be improved to help the students develop and progress in more effective way. I observed the classroom environment, focused my attention on the ways in which bridges were being…

In the summary that follows, I will include the the evidences of educational philosophies used by the teachers in their classrooms, the way the teachers have their classrooms set up to create the right kind of learning environment, and the teaching methods that the teachers use everyday, these are the major points that stood out to me as I did these fifteen hours of observations. These fifteen hours were disjoint and split up into many different classes which took place over many different…

Collaborative Learning Sarath Chandra Madala (Author) line 1 (of Affiliation): dept. name of organization University of Houston clear lake Houston, US Abstract— To determine the best way of learning among the students, we will have some insight into some learning methods and determine the best learning methods. We found that learning in groups enhances critical thinking among the individuals of the group as well as their team skills. Hence, it is suggested that learning in…

“If You Give A Mouse A Cookie”, growing up, I loved reading this book. I grew up in a morally upright home with educated parents. My family wanted me to love learning and made it fun. My mom helped me with my basic reading and writing skills. Downstairs in my house was a library. The library ranged from volume books to picture books. Almost every book on those shelves, I read or was read to. I believe that without having that library in my house, I would not have never developed the…

videos have allowed researchers to investigate the impact of four technologies in the early education of bones, fossils, and dinosaurs. In addition to digital cameras and document cameras, there were also digital microscope, Internet, and interactive whiteboard facilitating the technology integration. To be concrete, children could not only take digital photos to document their learning interests, but also be assessed their understanding of certain concepts by their photos. Magnifying glasses,…

First, I will be observing a traditional classroom (my Integrated Science class) to look at the traditional learning environment in a classroom then I will be going to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown International festival to see a unique learning environment. While there, I will be looking for how people approach one another in the setting, how questions are asked, and the differences/similarities between the two educational settings. Finally, I am seeking to find how the educational…