Introductory Blog: 728 Challenge
- Who are you and what do you do?
Three seasons out of the year I teach ninth grade Earth Science, and for one short season I remodel our house and sleep-in!
- What is your primary goal for taking this course?
To connect with my students interest, present content in a non-traditional way, and have students collaborate with one another.
- What is your philosophy of education?
Bring your best and be your best by learning something every day.
- What do you see as the greatest benefit of using technology and/or digital media in the classroom?
Student interest is increased and participation goes to 100% with use of technology.
- What is your biggest concern or challenge with using technology and/or digital media in -the classroom?
If the technology does not work, generally, it cannot be fixed quickly enough, and by the time something goes "wrong" it is too late to transition into another lesson.
- Provide an example of how you currently use technology and/or digital media in the classroom.
Myself and the students use the interactive whiteboard every day to display information. Google Earth is always up in the background for those "teachable" moments.
- How does your classroom today differ from when you were the same age as your students?
Nothing is really the same except the cinder blocks and tiled floors. I brought my own materials and carried a heavy textbook. (Man, I sound like some old person!)
