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We live in a world dominated by technology. Does this necessarily mean the classroom should be dominated by technology as well? That is what school administrators around the world are asking themselves. I do not think it is a simple yes or no answer. One must question as to whether the pros outweigh the cons. In my opinion, the benefits that students and professors receive from technology on a collegiate level, such as Elearn and Turnitin, surpass the harmful effects technology has in a…

Classroom Management Plan My philosophy of education is that every child should have the right to learn and can get a quality education. All students can learn, some learn in different ways. All children that come into my classroom should feel safe and comfortable. My room may be their safe place. My room should be a nurturing environment that applies a variety of approaches to the learning a disciplinary process. Students should have well guided individual instruction that is necessary to…

Lesson title: What is an Equation? Objective (s): • Students will begin to develop an understating of addition equations using numbers from 1-9 to eventually add numbers to equal 10. • They will apply their understanding by creating their own animal equations with toy animals and recording their numbered equations on paper or dry erase board. Materials: Pencil, large white piece of paper folded in half, equation assessment activity sheet, book that is read at the beginning of the lesson,…

I am writing to our local school board and administration to consider implementing SMART Board technology usage into the K-8 classroom settings at my local elementary school, St. Mary’s Academy. In the preschool setting I believe this to be a very beneficial tool that could help enhance the learning of students in the classroom. This technology would provide the opportunity for children to learn collaboratively and to use technology to build their skills in language, math, art, and culture. In…

L.M. Montgomery Middle School is located in the Blithe county district. This district has been ranked at 92nd out of 182 districts in the state of Georgia, according to SchoolDigger.com. L.M. Montgomery is in the process of becoming a Title 1 school, as about 63% of the students in attendance receive free or reduced lunch. This school is also in the final stages of a renovation, which began during the second half of the previous school year. As a result, the students and teachers are enjoying a…

427/527 – Classroom Management and Effective Discipline Final Project I. Philosophy of Classroom Management/Environment My philosophy of discipline is based on PBIS. I use PBIS positive behavior combined with Flip-It and natural consequences. I have a routine for my class to follow. I praise those that I see following the routine frequently with fist bumps, high fives and “Wow” I like the way so and so are staying in line. This technique makes others want the praise and they will stay in…

Technology in the Classroom Rather than wasting paper on expensive textbooks, would it just be easier to pull out a cell phone or tablet? Today, many school districts, all over the country, have cut back on utilizing these massive and out-of-date books, and instead are introducing more advanced technology into classrooms all over the nation. With a great increase of technology in classrooms, what kind of technological innovations will the world see in the future, and how will they benefit…

1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background In early 1990s, the first smartboard was invented (SMART Technologies Inc., 2006). According the Smart Technologies website, “it was the first interactive whiteboard to give touch control of computer applications and annotation over standard Microsoft Windows application”. Operation system of the smartboard consists of smartboard, computer, projector and special software. All the components are connected wireless or via USB. The smartboard is a new revolutionary…

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responsibilities. My colored dry erase markers and the whiteboard which hangs prominently on my bedroom wall hold great power. This is how I brainstorm, capture ideas, manage my time efficiently and write down my goals. Currently, my whiteboard includes homework, extracurricular scheduling, tutor schedules, personal plans and a college admissions checklist complete with deadlines. In much simpler days, back when I was in ninth grade, the highlight of my whiteboard was the time I set aside each…