Using Technology in the Classroom

I really enjoy all the technology that Sposylvania County has to utilize in the classroom. I really like having access to SCORE, it is an easy way to comunicate with students and parents. Also, it is a great place to post online activities we are doing in class. One down fall to it is that not all parents get on to see what is happening in the classroom.

I am always trying new ways to use the laptops or computer lab with my kids. I find that in today's world they are more focused and attentive to the activity on the computer than they are to reading or listening to the information.

Although at times when I am doing an activity that involves technology in the classroom, I tend to feel overwhelmed and just want to quit. For example, when links don't work, the site I want to go to isn't working at the moment. And since I am a 5th grade teacher one thing that sometimes gets under my skin is how slow the kids type!! I know that they are young and just learning, but I feel that now, more than ever, there needs to be a computer class implemented into the specials schedule. But until my dreams become a reality, I will patiently help my kids explore and learn how to navigate the computer and web. :)