Mrs. Cassidy is a wonderful example of a teacher who uses all the resources available in her classroom. I was inspired by the amount of technology that she takes full advantage of in her classroom. Mrs. Cassidy has a passion for teaching and truly loves her job. She teaches her first graders how to use technology and apply it to their everyday life. I feel these first graders know how to use some of these online resources even better than I do! I am so impressed at the amount of information that first graders can obtain at such a young age.
Technology has many pros and cons. Many teachers wonder how they can effectively allow their students to use technology without someone abusing the opportunity. In my future classroom, I will use an approach similar to Mrs. Cassidy’s. It will be my goal to make sure all of my students knows the ground rules for using the internet properly and SAFELY. I will make sure students know how to comment on other classmate’s blog with politeness as well as navigating to sites appropriate for their age level. It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that students are not abusing the privilege of using technology in the classroom. When students are using technology, I will constantly walk around the room and make sure students are doing what is asked of them. Students who do misuse the technology for other purposes will have consequences. I will not punish/hinder other students around them from learning with technology. Technology is not the problem; it is the students who choose to misuse it.
I believe that to be an effective teacher no matter the grade, one MUST incorporate technology into the everyday classroom. I cannot teach a classroom full of students with the same methods teachers used twenty years ago. The world has changed when it comes to learning. As a future teacher, I must accept the challenges that come my way and technology is the most essential challenge. If we do not continue to pursue technology in the classroom, children will not be eager to learn. Being a teacher is not always about what is easiest; it is about what is the most effective way to get the students to learn the material needed. Teaching students to use technology is not only a skill useful for learning, but it is also a skill needed to achieve success in everyday life. Technology is increasing more and more we must encourage our students to use the resources available to us, and provide innovative opportunities for our students to be inspired to learn.
Mrs. Cassidy models what every teacher should strive to do for their students, which is to inspire your students to learn by providing them opportunities which correlate to this generation. (meaning TECHNOLOGY) You can find out more about Mrs. Cassidy’s approach in teaching by viewing the links below!
First Grader's in Mrs. Cassidy's Class
Dr. Strange's Interview with Kathy Cassidy Part 1
Dr. Strange's Interview with Kathy Cassidy Part 2
Dr. Strange's Interview with Kathy Cassidy Part 3
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