Second Grade Technology

I enjoy using technology to enhance lessons and help students gain a deeper understanding of content. Technology can be used in ways to move beyond teacher and student interaction to improve student success. Analytic Technology is one way I would like to improve my technology use in the classroom. This emerging trend allows educators to collect student data in real time to make informed decisions. There are many quiz-game websites available for teachers to use to quickly collect student data in their classroom. These websites promote student engagement and help teachers to identify students who need help. In this blog post, I am going to present some different options I can use in my classroom. Feel free to try these in your classroom and let me know if there are any others you think I should try. Kahoot!: https://kahoot.com/ Kahoot! is a classroom quiz-game website where teachers can create quizzes for their  students. Teachers can also choose from millions...

When I think of integrating technology in my second grade classroom, I become excited about all the opportunities it opens up for my students. As I think about how I will make it happen, I am always plagued by the same questions... Is there a way to integrate technology with my young students without causing frustration for either of us? Many of my students are familiar with technology that they use to play games at home. However, that does not mean that they are able to easily access contact and work with technology in the classroom. Whenever I introduce a new activity, the students need step-by-step instructions for how to use tablets and laptops. Simple steps, such as clicking a link or finding an application, take much longer and must be modeled for them. I know that they will become better at accessing technology with practice, but it can be hard to find the time in lessons to help them before even giving activity instructions. This can cause frustration for me as I struggle ...