Blog Post #10

I thought the children were so cute in the video First Graders in Mrs. Cassidy class. I was surprised  that the children were using blogs, skype, and wikis. The children seem to be working well together and are learning great problem solving skills. I am inspired to use Mrs. Cassidy's idea about blogs, because it would allow my class to show progress on a project, for a week to week basis. Although, I would only allow the students to post on Monday and Friday.  To protect my students I would do as Mrs.Cassidy does  and that is never use pictures or my students last name. I like her approach on technology because she seems very enthusiastic, and encouraged about what she does by helping these students learn technology. I think if I had problems along the way with administration not supporting me using technology, I would show them the childrens work and progress in technology. Also, I would have them allow me a year to do my program to show them how effective it is for the students. I believe I would benefit from using technology because it helps my students to be effective people in this world. I think my teaching skills can only get better by using technology.