Reflections

I think that we as teachers should use new technology to access valuable information and communicate it to our students. In this process, we need to learn and practice on rejecting and ignoring technologies that do not help us to improve our instruction, and also accept and use those technologies that can help us to improve our work.

Tool #11

http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/socialnetworking/preview.weml

http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/onlinesafety/preview.wevel

http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/

First of all online safety is crucial for students to know so they will not be exposed to negative information. Second, digital etiquette will help them to learn proper manners to communicate and will also learn to recognize and reject inappropriate information. Social networking will help them to meet students with different cultures around the world.

All that can be taught by showing them videos from Brainpop.

Tool #10

ABC Phonics Animals Free Lite -Talking & Spelling Alphabet Flashcards Kids Games – Brain Counts
Math Drills Lite – Instant Interactive

My First Words – Flashcards by Smart Baby Apps – Smart Baby Ltd

My plan is for students to use these apps during centers while I monitor their activities.

1. The ABC Phonics- will help students to learn conversational English skills.
2. Math Drills Lite- will support and improve the skills students were already exposed to.
3. My First Words-will help students that at the beginning stages in acquiring English
and will reinforce English vocabulary in other students.