SMART Board interactive whiteboard

The internet has become one of life’s necessities in the United States. From shopping at Wal-Mart to high school testing, the digital world has replaced paper and pencil in America. Those who don’t have access to computers and the internet are being left behind and are at a great disadvantage. The author Nicholas Carr sees the dangers of what our world has become. His book The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains describes the negative effects of continuous clicking, online…

when she knows that she is performing something for a grade. This could be highly related to feeling like she needs to fit in and craving the need for attention. Being more relaxed with assessments and considering letting her take them in a more interactive way, I believe will show a true assessment of her knowledge. As a general education teacher I would also try and be more aware of the bullying issues that are occurring, shutting them down as quick as possible to help regain her self-esteem…