First Graders in Ms. Cassidy's Class
In this video, students explained how they loved using technology in the classroom, especially through blogging. It was interesting to hear the students excitement from receiving comments from family and friends on their blogs. This feedback gives them the motivation to keep writing and bettering themselves. Other interesting tools that students mentioned using are Skype and the Nitendo DS. While on Skype, students are able to chat with other reading buddies in different classes, as well as different schools. One of the most rewarding things was hearing the students describe the students from Alabama (EDM310) who commented on their blogs. This let me know that our comments do not go in vain after all!
Three Part Interview Series with Kathy Cassidy
In the 3 part interview series with Mrs. Kathy Cassidy, we learn how Mrs. Cassidy got started in the field of technology, how it has helped her in her classroom, and listen to her advice on blogging and using technology. The main thing that I got from all three videos is that although you may not be the most technology savvy person, you can still use technology to your advantage an it can work wonders in the classroom. Mrs. Cassidy admits that she is not the most advanced in technology, in fact she had just gotten a Facebook page a short time before her interview with Dr. Strange. This reassured me that although I am not very technologically advanced, I can still use technology to benefit my students.
A great point that Mrs. Cassidy makes is that the world is changing and constantly evolving, and so is technology; therefore, we would be handicapping ourselves and our students by not allowing them to explore technology.
RESOURCES: Interview With Kathy Cassidy Pt. 1
Interview With Kathy Cassidy Pt. 2
Interview With Kathy Cassidy Pt.3
