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Advantages of Technology Reading Intervention vs. Traditional Approach

Educational issues came to a head when NCLB came into play. Each state is doing its best to confront these issues with intervention methods. This occurred in my district two years ago as with adopted a new Language Arts program. Our district chose to use an animated software program to help students with five different areas: phonics, phonemic awareness, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary. At first when I looked at my topic, I wanted to research just the gains in fluency of technology based… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on November 21, 2009 at 5:00pm — 6 Comments

Technology and Reading: Is the investment really paying off?

Three years ago, my school system invested in a research based software program called istation. I was part of the initial team that was trained in how to use this program. My job was to go back to my school and train the kindergarten and first grade teachers. The following year, we added second and third gra… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on November 14, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Technology Report Cards for Elementary Kiddos

Does anyone have a quick way of reporting to parents what kids are learning? Continue

Added by Chery Bradley on November 9, 2009 at 11:58am — 5 Comments

Bridging Learning Theory, Instruction and Technology Reflection

I have often looked at the title of a class and wonder what exactly it would entail, wonder what would the class involve and if I would gain any knowledge applicable to the classroom. I did this with my Walden University Class Bridging Learning Theory, Instruction and Technology Reflection. I'm not one to spend a lot of time wondering which theory I lean toward or use the most. So when I started this class, I had to reflect a great deal on what I do, how I do it and put it all into writing. Aft… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on November 1, 2009 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Tribute to Mom

I've written before on my journal about my mom being ill so I wanted to update everyone. My mom passed away this past week at the age of 79. I was able to be with her and my dad during the six days prior to her death. Although she was in an almost comatose state, we talked and talked. (Or should I say, I talked and talked). This time allowed me to ask for forgiveness from her for any wrongdoings I had ever done and to pray with her every day. I know she heard me as she moaned as I talked. It was… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on October 25, 2009 at 1:45pm — 4 Comments

Social Networking and Cooperative Learning Goes Global

Here is the link to my Voice Thread: http://voicethread.com/share/653555 I really enjoyed learning about this application. I can see this as a tool my first graders will love. Key points in social constructivism learning theory include “Reality is constructed through human activity, members of a society together invent the properties of the world, people create meaning through their interactions with each other and the obje… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on October 7, 2009 at 6:00pm — 5 Comments

Picture Collage Using Picasa

It's so exciting when you learn something new. I downloaded a collage application called Picasa and made a collage of pictures of my daughter and me in Yosemite National Park. I'm so excited I learned this new skill. Just think about how I can use this in the classroom. The students will love it. Continue

Added by Kathy Price on October 3, 2009 at 8:36pm — 4 Comments

Building on Knowledge = Constructivist Theory

"The basic premise of constructivist theories is that people create their own meaning through experience. In constructivism, students are encouraged to learn main ideas on their own through discovery learning. Examples include learning about compound words by playing with word strips, learning about addition a… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on October 1, 2009 at 8:57pm — 2 Comments

Hi I am a computer teacher for grades K-5. Does anyone have a specific curriculum that they use? We …

Hi I am a computer teacher for grades K-5. Does anyone have a specific curriculum that they use? We don't have any software at all although I do have word and power point on all computers. Thanks for all of your help! Continue

Added by Jeanne Losco on September 27, 2009 at 10:08pm — 3 Comments

Strategies and their Relationship to Cognitive Learning Theories

In the readings from this week, Orey gave four roles of cognitive tools and examples of each. The four roles are: information seeking, information presentation, knowledge organization and knowledge integration. Two instructional strategies that relate to the cognitive learning theories are cues, questions and advance organizers and summarizing and note taking. “Presenting information involves the organization, format, and verbalization of knowledge conveyed through cognitive tools” (Orey, 2001)… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on September 23, 2009 at 11:00pm — 5 Comments

Keyboarding

I have been told I can purchase a new keyboarding program for my classroom, grades K-4. We presently have Mavis Beacon but it seems rather outdated. Does anyone else have a program they love? Continue

Added by Bonnie Gunter on September 19, 2009 at 1:29am — 11 Comments

Behaviorist Learning Theory and How it Fits into Technology

I am currently taking my fourth Walden University class titled Bridging Learning Theory, Instruction, and Technology. This week’s readings and videos were about Behaviorism as it relates to reinforcing effort and homework and practice. Orey (Orey, 2001) states that “behaviorism is primarily concerned with observable and measurable aspects of human behavior.” He goes on to say that “behaviorists also hold that all behaviors can also be unlearned and replaced by new behaviors” (Orey, 2001). Havin… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on September 16, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

09-10 School Year

We have currently been in school for 4 1/2 weeks already. Teachers started back August 3 and students came August 10th. Currently the webmaster for 2 of our district's websites (Language Arts and Math), my school's website, our Education Association website and my classroom website. Still teaching first grade and loving it. Received a Mobi (interwrite board) and projector this year so I'm thrilled! Also taking a new graduate class through Walden University entitled Bridging Learning Theory, Inst… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on September 12, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Flu Sites

I was asked to show the site developed by the Red Cross and go over correct steps for handwashing http://www.scrubclub.org/home.aspx Does anyone have any other sites for elementary students concerning flu prevention? Continue

Added by Terry Harlan on September 4, 2009 at 8:00am — 5 Comments

Mimio Users

Anyone using the mimio or training teachers to use it? I may need to get up to speed pretty quickly. I am looking to share curriculum and training resources/ideas. Thanks! Continue

Added by Kathleenn on August 2, 2009 at 11:50am — 2 Comments

Just one blog...

If you had to choose one blog to read, which one would you choose? I ask this question because I am always amazed at how much I learn and grow from Kim Cofino's blog, Always Learning. Kim focuses on the curriculum, pedagogy, integration models, project planning, etc, rather than specific tools. She has a great post today with sage advice for new (and old:) tech integration specialists here: http://bit.ly/AlwaysLearning Which blogs do you read? Here's my nomination for... Best Technology Integ… Continue

Added by Kathleenn on August 2, 2009 at 11:47am — 11 Comments

Promethean Boards

I am interested in connecting with a teacher or teachers that currently use Prometean Boards in the classroom. Ellen Continue

Added by Ellen Barnes on July 31, 2009 at 6:02pm — 5 Comments

Teachers TV - From Good to Outstanding

Hi everyone, I’m working on behalf of Teachers TV to ask for teachers to give their advice and opinions to fellow teachers who are taking part in a new series of From Good to Outstanding. I thought the teachers on this site would find this relevant, so I hope this is OK to post here (I also posted this in the forum but thought it warranted a blog post too). The series started on 9th June 2009 and we would really like more teachers to get involved an… Continue

Added by Teachers TV on June 24, 2009 at 10:31am — No Comments

APP8K.Price (Am I understanding the impact of technology in my classroom?)

I had always thought I was in the middle of the line when it came to technology skills in my classroom. However, I am finishing up a class toward my masters on integrating technology in the classroom through Walden University and realize I am just getting my feet wet. Dr. Smith, my Walden University professor, says “it’s not the technology that counts, it’s the method that is important.” So does that mean my method should include more technology ☺. There are some weeks where I do not include an… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on June 18, 2009 at 9:38pm — 1 Comment

God has a plan for everything!

I realize the this is my "teacher's" blog but you know I'm a family person before a teacher. It is now 12:33 a.m. on Friday morning and I'm sitting next to my mom as she lies in a hospital room. She fell again last night (almost 24 hours ago) and bruised her forehead and ribs again. We were just in the ER all day Saturday and although I thought it best that she be admitted, the doctor on call didn't think so. So after last nights fall and trouble breathing they admitted her. That is after we sat… Continue

Added by Kathy Price on June 5, 2009 at 1:30am — 1 Comment

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