4th Grade Webpage???

As a requirement for our professional development course, "Teaching Through Technology", our team created this webpage. We hope that by keeping it simple we will be able to actually keep it up and have it become a useful tool for our students. What are some of the "cool' skills that other groups learned and would like to share?

http://www.casdk12.net/GEL/Forth%20Grade%20Webpage.htm

Nearing the end...

It seems the time is flying. The grant is winding down and there is only a few months left. It's been a long road, but as we begin to reflect on what we have learned and how our instruction has changed/improved, we should be very proud. We have only just begun to tap into the possiblities of teaching through technology.

What if...

I know we are all at different stages with our technology use and incorporation, but I'd like you to stop a moment and think about this scenario: What if HP recalled our equiptment today for repairs and we wouldn't get any of it back for several months? How would this affect you as an educator at this point? How would affect your classroom?

I personally would be lost! I cannot imagine trying to teach science without my projector and Notebook. These days, my Notebook sits right next to me and is like a bookshlef of resources at my fingertips.

We're Halfway There!!

As crazy as the mid-year has gotten, I have some good news. We are half-way through the "Grant Year" !!!!! We will have completed all of our requirements by mid May. So far, we are doing a very good job. We can all think of a thousand things to say that reflect our frustrations--I'd like us each to say soemthing that we are proud of or that we appreciate at this point. For example: I appreciate the fact that the Beginning year writing assessment is finally scored. :) Also, I apppreciate all of my grade level team members, as this year I've relied on them often to give me a hand with curriculum and expectations. Thanks for having my back!

Share what you have learned?

I'd like to hear at least one thing you are doing now with technology in your classroom that you never did before. For example, I use my laptop, data projector and CPS and Examview to assess my students.

You Guys Are Amazing!

Each month, I read the posts and think how far we have all come with incorporating technology in our classrooms. There isn't a day that I don't "NEED" my technology for teaching anymore. I cannot imagine not having it! It's almost as bad as my cell phone! What do you think?

The New Equiptment and Examview/CPS?

How are we all doing with the Examview/CPS and making it work with our new equipment? I know you all might find this hard to believe, but you have far surpassed expectations when it comes to Examview. I think a big part of our success with the software, and the interest, as well as the persistence we have shown toward it, is the wonderful equipment we have that allows us to work so effectively with it. We are all getting CPS Systems for our classrooms as a result of our dedication and hard work. You guys are doing fantastic!