4. Edutopia
Harrison Central High School
This was so neat to watch. Almost every class is using technology in some way. You could tell the students were really into what they were doing. I believe students should be able to do their own investigations. By giving students an opportunity to take control of their learning in some way by seeing a real world situation instead of data we just give them. If students are interested in school, maybe we can get them to stay in school.
Mary Scroggs Elementary School
What a great school! It seems that the students are very interested in their school work with the technology integrated into it. I really liked that parents seem to be just as interested in the technology as the students. I know how papers mysteriously do not make it home, a class website would help cut down on that. I also thought the building itself was amazing. There is so much room for students and teachers alike.
A Product of Learning
Another great example of students taking an active role in their education! I cannot express enough how strongly I feel about having students involved in their education. I feel if they have an active interest in learning school will become something they want and like to do rather than a hassle.
Leading with Laptops
This school is making it work! They have the right idea “If we don’t get an ‘oh cool’ out of the kids within thirty seconds…they don’t use that equipment.” I think that is great! They aren’t wasting anyones time with technology that no one likes. You only have so much time with your students, you need to make an impression on them in a very short amount of time. I also like that the teachers are letting the students do the work.
Hula to High Tech
I think it is amazing that elementary school students are taking control of their schools news programs. These students are learning problem solving like no simulation can create. The classroom teacher believes that EVERYONE deserves to learn how to use the technology not only the “best” students.
The Geo-Literacy Project
I love seeing students doing science. Not just sitting in a classroom learning facts. That’s not what science is all about. Science is hands on. These students are learning about the geography and geology of their hometown area, something that everyone can participate in doing!
New Tech Teaching Tool
How great to have a veteran teacher introducing fun science tools to preservice teachers! As future educators we should think about the fun ways we could use new technology. We should start learning about tools at our finger tips as soon as we determine we want to be a teacher!
