Thursday, April 11, 2013

Technology Integration Matrix

I believe that I fall in the Adaptation/Collaboration level on the Technology Integration Matrix.  We use our promethean daily, but I mostly present lessons on it.  At least 2 days per week students work together in a small group to use the board, but with activities I have created.  We are on the laptops 5 days per week.  I use the laptops to take AR quizzes, type their spelling words, play games on my Symbaloo that are based on the skill for the week, and to do Acuity lessons they have been assigned individually.  I encourage the students to use their technology at home and have communicated this to their parents as well.  Realistically, I believe I could be at the Adaptation/Constructive level by the end of our year.  In order to do this, I will need to let the students work more independently on the laptops and proboard.  I will also need to let them explore independently and choose their tool and product.  I feel the students are ready for this and plan to make this my goal! 

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Reflecting on blogging.....

I am not sure the world is ready to hear what I have to say!  This is exciting!!