Week 7 Reflection

Using a social network is a great and easy way to share ideas. I have been able to learn about so many different tools from others this way. This tool would work well when students are working on group projects. We could also use it as a way to help students become responsible for sharing work the parents would like to see. A group member shared this website, http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Choice+Boards. This wiki has so many neat templates and strategies to use with students. Having concrete tools at my fingertips is what works best with me. I will also be thinking about the technology I can bring into the classroom. I have learned about the great websites that I will keep on my desktop. When I need something, I will look there first. I also know all the technology tools I have available to me at school. I use the SMART board everyday. I also will make sure to have the laptop carts available. This website, http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/MathSquareForm.asp, also has a great way to make math facts fun. Some students need to be side tracked with “fun” in order to learn. When teachers are competing against video games, we need to get creative.