tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post250431142721537845..comments2022-12-13T10:31:53.160-05:00Comments on #Kinderchat: The Use and Abuse of Technology in the ClassroomKinderchathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659228186865258389noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-48516125370783347032013-11-24T17:48:40.408-05:002013-11-24T17:48:40.408-05:00This post makes some great points that are importa...This post makes some great points that are important to the consideration of using technology in the classroom. I particularly liked that you mentioned that technology shouldn't be used for something that can be done just as easily without it. I think sometimes we rely too much on technology to do things that we could very easily do without technology. I think one of the most important things to consider when using technology in the classroom is how we are going to teach our students how to use the technology. The students need to learn the appropriate skills needed for using technology for their learning. This touches on how you mentioned that technology should not be used as a way to keep students busy. If you are going to be using it in order to help you meet with small groups, while other students are using technology you need to be very cautious about what you are having them use technology to do. This post includes some great tips that I will take into consideration for my future classroom in regards to technology. Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891619361613306202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-82712573766571973002013-09-11T15:17:47.542-04:002013-09-11T15:17:47.542-04:00I am not anti-technology. In fact I am a gadget ad...I am not anti-technology. In fact I am a gadget addict and have been from the days of the Betamax. technology, however convenient and useful, can be abused. <a href="http://52weeksofgeek.com" rel="nofollow">Geeky Tech Blog</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805059262641706631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-74300239968197622382013-01-06T18:52:34.302-05:002013-01-06T18:52:34.302-05:00Kathy, thank you for the response. Kathy, thank you for the response. CountryFunMainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05063504672889607214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-83513741368145860772013-01-06T12:26:59.684-05:002013-01-06T12:26:59.684-05:00Thanks for your comment.
There are NO particular ...Thanks for your comment. <br />There are NO particular technology skills that I expect the children to come to me with. If the student went to kindergarten in my school, they are generally able to log on and navigate on a computer, but occasionally I have a student move to our school who has not had computer experience and has no idea how to use a mouse. I have a few children who have iPads or iPods at home, but many have never had one before they get to me. We don't focus on the tech skills, but on the what we are learning through the technology, or the learning that we are demonstrating. The skills just come along as we are working together. The children are very good at helping each other as they do this. Kathy Cassidyhttp://kathycassidy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-22251573314853496812013-01-06T12:16:53.100-05:002013-01-06T12:16:53.100-05:00Meg, you are such a thinker! The two posts do fit ...Meg, you are such a thinker! The two posts do fit together, don't they? <br />Our children do deserve our thoughtful use of technology, just as they deserve our thoughtful use of books.Kathy Cassidyhttp://kathycassidy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-38972483737080978232013-01-05T17:31:19.256-05:002013-01-05T17:31:19.256-05:00Kathy, Love how clearly you've stated the valu...Kathy, Love how clearly you've stated the value of using technology in the classroom while expressing that there are areas of concern we need to be aware of.<br />I have a question for you. My day is primarily spent working with toddler and preschoolers. I believe strongly in exposing them to technology. I received a grant for iPads this past year. I am working to learn both ways that I can use for enriching what we are learning and finding quality apps to actively involve the children in their learning. At this young age this touch screen technology is so natural for them, but the literacy skills are not present for doing a lot creatively. I have chosen apps for the higher interaction they provide, how they reinforce concepts developing skills in and the freedom for those that are hampered by fine motor skills at this young age. My question is - as an early elementary teacher what technology skills would you like students to be arriving to your class with? <br />I ask this because now I work on what most consider normal K readiness skills - letter recognition, number awareness, transitioning, social skills, what is a book, shapes, colors and fine/gross motor, but there hasn't been much information passed our way around technology skills.CountryFunMainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05063504672889607214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-47334592002122970882013-01-05T15:23:26.424-05:002013-01-05T15:23:26.424-05:00This is spot on. I also love how your thoughful u...This is spot on. I also love how your thoughful use of technology fits right in with the previous educator's post on teaching with intention. It's so important to be intentional with all of the tools we introduce to the children and I appreciate how you brought this reflection to the use of technology. Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245585747921976934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642638685770090679.post-75159191785263587542013-01-05T13:06:07.460-05:002013-01-05T13:06:07.460-05:00I've cross posted this comment too. :-)
A fab...I've cross posted this comment too. :-)<br /><br />A fabulous post Kathy and one I couldn’t agree with more. Nothing frustrates me more then when someone asks me to recommend a math app to practice a drill and practice skill. What an expensive way to practice such a skill. Watching my students create things, and share their creations with the world is an exciting way to teach and learn. And how exciting to easily bring the world into our classroom with technology. I love working and learning along side of you and I’m pretty sure there will be more “wow, why didn’t think of that” moments shared.K Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.com