Tabatha Provines

@jordanmeng_ @StephenieWeaver @feltnerm @smwc I love pinterest! I use it all the time for my preschool classroom. So many neat ideas for free or at a low cost. So thankful for it especially when I'm in a pinch for an idea. #smwced115 @smwc

@StephenieWeaver @feltnerm @smwc Pinterest seems to be very popular with educators. It has so many endless options and ideas for educators, I love it! #SMWCED115 @smwc

Q8: If you were only allowed one app or online resource, what would it be? Why? Defend Yourself and Convince me! Don't forget A8 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A8: I love Pinterest and TeachersPayTeachers. Both have wonderful resources, units, lesson plans, learning tools and ideas. These resources are either free or available at a low cost. #smwced115 @ smwc

@jordanmeng_ @feltnerm @smwc I would like to use this tech tool as well! I'm not familiar with it but I have heard so many great things about it. #smwced115@ smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A7 I would use EdTech Connection because it is extremely organized and has separate sections explaining each framework #SMWCED115 @smwc

Q7: If you could use a technology integration framework of your choice, what would it be and why? Don't forget A7 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc I would use Google Classroom. I am more familiar with it. It would also be a benefit for myself because I can connect with students, share our ideas and complete tasks together. It is also a great organizational tool. #smwced115@ smwc

@AshleyDowns @feltnerm @IXLLearning @smwc I love how children can access books through iPad or other technology tool!! It opens a whole new world for them! I have a lot of students who love to listen to books online. #smwced115 @ smwc

@feltnerm @IXLLearning @smwc A6 Reading unit use Epic getepic.com. Science unit- Earth school science gAmes app #SMWCED115 @smwc

Q6: Provide at least two of the possibilities for proper technology integration. Name tool and purpose. Use Education Terms! (Ex - Differentiation for Math Review using @IXLLearning) Don't forget A6 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @IXLLearning @smwc A6: Assessments using Smart Board, Sight word introduction and review using iPad. #smwced115@ smwc

@feltnerm Tabatha Provines, I'm a wife, mother, teacher, and online student. I don't have a favorite digital resource but I do enjoy using Google Docs, iPad in the classroom and Smart Board. #smwced115 @ smwc

Hello ED115! Please tell us your name, your current role, and your favorite digital resource! #SMWCED115

@StephenieWeaver @feltnerm @smwc I love it when my children's teachers inform me of things happening in their classrooms! Its considerate, helpful, and informative. It helps the parents as well as the teacher. And benefits the students since everyone is on the same page. #smwced115 @ smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A5 Explain to the parents how it will benefit the students in their learning and how far technology is growing. Inform parents that technology is important to their child's future. #SMWCED115 @smwc

Q5: What should teachers do for or with parents as they begin to immerse their students into blended learning environments? Don't forget A5 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A5:Including, meeting, and explaining to the parents about the learning environment and the technology tasks being presented benefits the students, teachers and parents. Informing parents of everything that is happening in the classroom is a huge help. #smwced115 @smwc

@StephenieWeaver @feltnerm @smwc I love all your ideas Stephenie!! Looking up a students history searches can help a teacher know whether the student is actually doing the tech tasks. And knowing all the educational websites would help so much! #smwced115 @ smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A4 Teachers need to know what are and are not the educational website. Teachers need to know how to look up the history of a student's device. Teachers can use the technology to assess the students in a unit that they have completed.#SMWCED115 @smwc

Q4: How should schools overall prepare teachers when they adopt 1:1 devices? What do teachers need to be successful in using tech with a purpose (not a time sitter) Don't forget A4 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A4: School systems need to prepare teachers on how to work programs that will be used in the classroom. Teachers and school systems need to come up with ways, projects, and tasks teachers can use technology in the classroom. #SMWCED115 @smwc

@StephenieWeaver @feltnerm @smwc I agree! Students and teachers need to have trust established first before the actual lessons are taught.

@feltnerm @smwc A3 Teachers should inform the students of the rules that apply to technology in the classroom before allowing the students to get on the technology devices. #SMWCED115 @smwc

Q3: What should teachers teach prior to allowing students to use technology with guidance during instruction or freely in the classroom? Don't forget A3 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A3: Trust between the students and teachers have to be established first, certain websites given that they can only use during technology time, and instructions on how to care for the technology. #smwced115@ smwc

@StephenieWeaver @feltnerm @smwc I agree! As a teacher I would have a hard time instructing with students on the computer. I would want every students eyes on me during instructing time then they can use computers for the assignment.

@feltnerm @smwc A2 My main concern is that students will not focus on the teacher when they are teaching a lesson without technology. #SMWCED115 @smwc

Q2: What concerns do you have regarding technology in the classroom? Don't forget A2 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A2: My concerns would be when a student is using a computer, are they really using that computer for the classroom assignments or just for their personal use. Another concern is pop ups and if technology really works correctly. #smwced115@smwc

@LindaCo72934906 @feltnerm @smwc I am limited also where I teach. I do know that there are many ways to teach through education. It can open so many doors for learning. #smwced115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A1 I am very interested in using technology in the classroom. We are limited at our center of technology usage but I feel that with all the technology available we could be utilizing many more ways to include technology.#SMWCED115

Q1: What was your initial reaction to the idea of integrating technology in the classroom? Don't forget A1 and the hashtag/handle: #SMWCED115 @smwc

@feltnerm @smwc A1: Initially I thought technology would basically be a babysitter in the classroom and it would be used when the teacher didn't want to teach. So many things could get go wrong with technology in the classroom. But that's not how I think now. #SMWCED115@smwc