Kathy Cassidy really took a risk ten years ago when she started using technology in her first grade classroom. In her video, little kids.. Big potential with Dr. Strange, she talks about how her students react to their blogs and comments on their blogs. It acknowledged the students in Alabama that comment on her students blogs, and makes me feel like I am encouraging her students. Having a blog allows them to be better writers and use grammar correctly. It also makes it easier on the students because they can go home and practice on their blog in their own spare time.
Being involved in technology helps the parents as well. As stated in the first interview, parents really like the internet and progress that their children are making. They are able to get online to see their childs' blog. One of the quotes that really stuck out to me was, "why would a child want to write on a piece of paper, when they can write on their blog and the whole world can see it?” Some children will have 100+ views on a blog post and it really encourages the kids to keep doing better. She also talked about how we can't teach children the way we taught them 10-15 years ago. Technology is a main part of most children's everyday lives, in and out of school. In the second interview, she talked about how to get started. You start with what you're interested in. For instance, if you're interested in photography, you can start creating your personal learning network by connecting with other people interested in photography. Kathy is very inspirational and I really look up to her.
Being involved in technology helps the parents as well. As stated in the first interview, parents really like the internet and progress that their children are making. They are able to get online to see their childs' blog. One of the quotes that really stuck out to me was, "why would a child want to write on a piece of paper, when they can write on their blog and the whole world can see it?” Some children will have 100+ views on a blog post and it really encourages the kids to keep doing better. She also talked about how we can't teach children the way we taught them 10-15 years ago. Technology is a main part of most children's everyday lives, in and out of school. In the second interview, she talked about how to get started. You start with what you're interested in. For instance, if you're interested in photography, you can start creating your personal learning network by connecting with other people interested in photography. Kathy is very inspirational and I really look up to her.
Hello Hannah,I totally agree with what you said. I do believe that it is more beneficial for students to write on a blog than just write on a piece of paper. The idea that the whole world can view your work rather than the teacher I imagine would motivate students to do their best. It also makes it easier for the parents to stay up to date with their child's progress in school.
ReplyDeleteHello Hannah,I totally agree with what you said. I do believe that it is more beneficial for students to write on a blog than just write on a piece of paper. The idea that the whole world can view your work rather than the teacher I imagine would motivate students to do their best. It also makes it easier for the parents to stay up to date with their child's progress in school.
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