Technology+Reflection

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I think that this is a great resource for those students who might struggle with initial comprehension of their teachers. With the livescribe pen, for example, students are able to record every word their teacher says. Then, when reviewing notes or studying for a test, they're able to listen to lectures and follow along with their notes. This makes teaching a learning a lot easier! ======

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Since we've used this in class, I am in love with it. I think it's a great resource for both students and teachers. Teachers would be able to use it on their own personal website. If a student is absent, the teacher may be able to post a podcast that explains everything the class did that day. It might also include an explanation of any new homework or projects that students can reference. On the student side of podcasting, it would be a great literacy resource, because students can work with the software on their own, or in groups. If students are eager for technology, this would be an easy way to get them hooked. ======

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Using this in a classroom would be the simplest thing. Once you teach them, students are able to use this software on a daily basis, using it for everything from attendance to practicing counting money. It's multifunctional because it can be used to lead a discussion, lecture, and even assess students. ======

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This particular resource would be useful for getting at students' creative sides. It could be used to demonstrate mastery of a number of PASS skills; we have seen that it can be used to teach and assess geography, measure an understanding of verbs, and much more. If student-focused, this would be something great to use with older students who are able to use the software correctly. ======

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I was surprised how many ways this can be used. With students who are able to, they can individually work with different kidspiration files. It can be used as a review on a subject or even just as a fun game. I especially love all the activities that are included in the software - it makes for ideas to flow freely. ======

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This is a great resource for teachers. I know that there's a lot of anxiety when it comes to the first day of school, and this would be the tool to use to get students aquainted with their new teacher! Students could learn a little about their teacher, and maybe even play some fun games that their teacher provides on their wiki page. ======