Week 11/03-11/08 Technology Self Report

1.  What technology did I see modeled in the classroom? This past week I saw my teacher use a microphone so that all of the kids could hear her during her lessons.  I also observed that she used a CD player for the kids to sing Thanksgiving songs with.  Last but not least, our class had the opportunity to go to the computer lab where Mrs. Reire helped the students to create their own turkeys on a Mac program called "kid pix".  It was such a fun activity and the kids really seemed to enjoy it.  

2.  What was my own technology experience in the classroom? This week I had the opportunity to use a microphone when I read the students stories and taught lessons.  It really helped me feel like I didn't have to strain my voice and all the kids could hear me without me having to yell.  Also, I was able to help the kids create their turkeys in the computer lab using the "kid pix" program.  It was definitely trial and error for me at first because I had never used the program but I figured it out and it was fun to see what the students created and see them expand their knowledge of technology. 

3.  Share one idea that you have for using technology in the classroom? I think it would be such a great idea to do a Guided Reading lesson with the use of an "elmo" projector.  This way if all of the kids don't have a copy of the book they can all still view the text.  Another idea I have is to use a powerpoint presentation about the book I am going to read to the students to get them excited about what we are about to read.