Interestingly enough after eight weeks of technology class. I must admit that the class that I had so feared has proved to be a great learning experience, thus far. I have literally gone from saying I can't do this project to not only doing the project, but being able to use it.
Since our center is going through reaccreditation, the brochure that I created was used to educate our families about our program. My supervisor liked it so much that she wanted to show it to some of our other centers so that they might want to create something similar when they go through this process.
This week, I have held family survey meeetings and many of the parents already knew a great deal about our program. It is very evident that they read over the brochure ahead of time. On the inside I enclosed the invitation to the meeting. Overall, I would not have had the turn out without the brochure.
Technology has enhanced my ability to communicate with my families. During this lengthy process, good communication is the key to success.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Reasons why technology is important in the classroom
There is evidence that supports that technology can help provide for developing concrete concepts, for example by visually representing abstract concepts at a faster rate, or by providing scaffolding to build upon cognitive development. Many software programs provide students with the information to use problem solving skills that will help them carry out tasks that will in essence create logical thinking naturally.
Technology, can also prepare students for what lies ahead in the future. I know from a personal standpoint that not having the computer skills that younger cohort students have acquired, has greatly affected my level of proficiency. It takes me so much longer to perform computer related tasks. Although, I am developing better computer skills out of sheer neccessity.
As students become confident with technology, the article indicated that students self-esteem is also higher. In our preschool setting, I have observed the children who are already confident in their ability to maneuver through a computer game.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/reasons.html#future
Technology, can also prepare students for what lies ahead in the future. I know from a personal standpoint that not having the computer skills that younger cohort students have acquired, has greatly affected my level of proficiency. It takes me so much longer to perform computer related tasks. Although, I am developing better computer skills out of sheer neccessity.
As students become confident with technology, the article indicated that students self-esteem is also higher. In our preschool setting, I have observed the children who are already confident in their ability to maneuver through a computer game.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/reasons.html#future
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