Using cameras in the classroom is such a fun idea! There are so many things that a teacher can do with them. It is a really fun hands on way to teach students about technology. Here are some ideas that I think would be fun to use in the classroom...
1. One thing that would be fun to do with the students could be a camera scavenger hunt. The students have to find things around the classroom to take pictures of things that go with a certain topic, begin with a certain letter of the alphabet, etc...
2. Using digital pictures for powerpoints.
3. Labeling around the classroom. since most of the new kindergarteners can't read, you could put a picture of what needs to be labeled along with the written word.
4.one idea that I found was using cropped pictures of the students for a border around a class newsletter.
5. end of the year slide show
6. book making-pictures of random things could be the story pictures and also an "about the author" section in the back with a picture of the students.
7. make a slideshow of different days of the week, months and take pictures of things they do on those days or something that could happen in that month.
8.make a number book. students assigned to a number-have to find things that correspond with that number and take a picture. 3 books in a stack, 6 chairs at a table, etc...
9. body part book- arms, legs, nose, ear-have the students take pictures of eachother and then put the pictures together in a book.
10. have the students dress up as what they want to be when they are older and photograph them. Use the pictures for a career day report.
11. seating chart with photos for substitute teachers
12. plant, animals or student growth chart throughout the year
13. 5 senses chart- take a picture of the sensory organ (nose) then take pictures of the things that the nose would work with. (flowers, candle, etc...)
There are so many fun things to do!!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
integrating technology
I think that the idea of using technology in the classroom is really great. there are so many things that you can do with technology. There are many ways to teach all subjects with the use of technology. I think that integrating technology into classrooms now will better prepare students for real world situations later since our world today is so technologically minded.
I feel as a future educator I need to be very well educated in the area of technology to use it for myself and to teach it to my students. I think that a teacher using technology has to be ready to learn right along with the students.
Lesson planning should not solely revolve around technology but I think that it should definitely have a part in the curriculum.
I feel as a future educator I need to be very well educated in the area of technology to use it for myself and to teach it to my students. I think that a teacher using technology has to be ready to learn right along with the students.
Lesson planning should not solely revolve around technology but I think that it should definitely have a part in the curriculum.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
A Little About Me
Hi! My name is Courtney and I am a sophomore/junior in the Elementary Education program at Appalachian Bible College. I love kids. I think as of right now I really want to work with younger kids. I hope to someday open a preschool/daycare. I would also love to work with orphans one day if the Lord leads me in that direction.
I remember as a child playing school all the time with my friends or even by myself. I would set up all of my dolls and stuffed animals and teach them. I loved it!! Now it is crazy to me that soon I will be teaching real children! I realize that teaching kids is a huge responsibility and I know that ABC is preparing me more every day for that responsibility.
I want to be the kind of teacher that makes a difference in the lives of her students. I want students to learn alot in my class but I also want them to know that they are loved and that they are valuable. Many times teachers can give off the impression that students are wasting their time by asking questions or not understanding something or even by just being there. It is my hope that every student that comes into my room feels loved and important. I want to make a difference in the lives of all of my students.
I think that technology is a wonderful tool to be used in the classroom. I am really excited to get to try out some of these cool things!! I hadn't realized all of the options and different uses of technology that seems so basic. I am really excited to even just try out these things on my own for my own personal use. Technology can be really great is it is used properly and in a safe way.
I remember as a child playing school all the time with my friends or even by myself. I would set up all of my dolls and stuffed animals and teach them. I loved it!! Now it is crazy to me that soon I will be teaching real children! I realize that teaching kids is a huge responsibility and I know that ABC is preparing me more every day for that responsibility.
I want to be the kind of teacher that makes a difference in the lives of her students. I want students to learn alot in my class but I also want them to know that they are loved and that they are valuable. Many times teachers can give off the impression that students are wasting their time by asking questions or not understanding something or even by just being there. It is my hope that every student that comes into my room feels loved and important. I want to make a difference in the lives of all of my students.
I think that technology is a wonderful tool to be used in the classroom. I am really excited to get to try out some of these cool things!! I hadn't realized all of the options and different uses of technology that seems so basic. I am really excited to even just try out these things on my own for my own personal use. Technology can be really great is it is used properly and in a safe way.
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