Regular updates and musings on curriculum and technology in the Salisbury Township School District in Allentown, PA.
Interactive Whiteboard in 6th Grade
Some days I find myself sitting back and reflecting on my current day’s lesson plans. I can’t imagine teaching without an interactive whiteboard and laptop computers. The student engagement level has increased tremendously since I have started integrating technology into my curriculum. I use the interactive whiteboard in all aspects of my instruction from developing photo stories for vocabulary to creating interactive study guides for science. This year, my students are excited to write! They love being able to develop their thoughts on our classroom laptops. I believe having an interactive whiteboard has improved my teaching and enhanced my ability to reflect on my practice.
Meghan Pruner - 6th Grade Learning Support - Salisbury Middle School
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Meghan, it was exciting to hear your reflections on the technology integration occuring in your classroom this year. Increasing student engagement and getting students to enjoy writing are major accomplishments! Bravo!
Meghan,
Reading about your reflection on your writing practices, developing visual vocabulary, and engaging students with study guides using the whiteboard provides wonderful insight into your firsthand experiences with your students. It also sheds the importance of reflection on what we do, whether we are learners, teachers, administrators, and/or a combination of all. Regards to you, Meghan, on sharing your personal reflection.
I would love to have that capability - after training, of course! Bring ‘em on!
I need to come to your room a few times to observe the class and also see how you incorporate the technology since we may all have the capability next year.