Blog Post #11

     





         Ms. Cassidy's approaches for using technology with her first graders are awesome. She stated how she received 5 computers in her classroom and that if classrooms have 5 things or more she could make this a center in her classroom. Ms. Cassidy used technology with her students by introducing her students to developing web pages, and blogging. This type of learning helped to enhance the students learning and technology skills. She also stated how she received funding from the government and she developed a permission slip form for parents to sign for their children to use the internet.  Ms. Cassidy utilized technology by having her students use the internet for   researching and learning. Creating an atmosphere to blog was used to enhance their writing skills.  

     From viewing the two videos and listening to Ms. Cassidy herself. I would most definitely try to use some of the same approaches she uses with the technology in my classroom. For instance, as a physical education major I would have students to go to the computer lab to set up blogging for creating comments on their favorite sport and give comments to other students. Example ( Who is going to win the Super Bowl?) I feel that this type of technology used would engage my students a whole lot. Also, I would of course have my students to Skype to other college athletes to talk about their experience as a candidate of becoming a professional athlete.    

     If any impediments try to come about I would already have set up technology rules and sites for them to go on. I would most definitely monitor their usage while on these sites. If any problems continue then this student may be asked to discontinue usage of technology in my classroom.

      In conclusion, the benefits from my using technology in my classroom would be exciting for my students and me. I might even have the chance to become a pioneer for other physical education teachers to begin utilizing more technology in their classroom. Great Job Ms. Cassidy!