When
I was reading the ‘One on one’ laptop section of the textbook, I could not help
but to think what a great concept it is. Laptops can be used for so much in
class. A lot of kids do not have any technology due to their parent’s financial
circumstance. If a child cannot afford a laptop while everyone else can, I
would not want that child to feel unequal to the class. Having a laptop will
open the door to many fun activities because it will engage each student.
Just
like having laptops in the classroom, Ipads can bring a whole new world of
learning. With Ipads children can easily work in groups, while being able to
use interactive websites. There is an app on the Ipad to look at constellations,
so you can make a fun lesson while learning about the stars during the day
time. Ipads also can easily go outside
which can expand some lesson plans. I have talked about Google earth a couple
times in my blogs and having an Ipad will make Google earth even more amazing
than it already is.
Students
know so much about technology because they are growing up with such advanced technology
already. Talking to students about technology can benefit the teacher. I would
ask what everyone knows and even talk to my students about anything that I do
not know. Talking to your students about technology gives great insight, you
can learn how the students learn concerning technology. For example, which
device would be most beneficial for learning? Everyone would put their word in
and you can set up lesson plans accordingly. Students will also love knowing
that the advice they gave to a teacher was being used.
In
conclusion, laptops can be very beneficial for a classroom. There are countless
learning programs that can be used on a computer. Then just a smaller form of a
laptop would be an Ipad which would be convenient for outdoor activities and engaging
the students with a fun learning activity. Students know a lot about technology
already so it only makes sense to hear what they have to say.
References:
Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
McBride, M. (n.d.). EME by Melly0207 - ToonDoo - World's fastest way to create cartoons! Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://www.toondoo.com/View.toon?param=9501609
IPads in the Classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://www.bbcactive.com/BBCActiveIdeasandResources/iPadsintheClassroom.aspx
Technology in education: Changing the way students learn. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edo_vynHypc
References:
Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
McBride, M. (n.d.). EME by Melly0207 - ToonDoo - World's fastest way to create cartoons! Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://www.toondoo.com/View.toon?param=9501609
Technology in education: Changing the way students learn. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edo_vynHypc
Nice job on gathering resources to support your writing and understanding of support for laptop/iPads in the classroom - hopefully, they will be even more prevalent when you start teaching in your own classroom. They are an important infrastructure for today's students. Like your cartoon strip!
ReplyDelete