Questions and Answers Animoto

Throughout this course, we have been taught about various uses of technology in the classroom.  As part of my future as being a student teacher (possibly) in Cawley Middle School in Hooksett, New Hampshire, I posed some questions to my cooperating teacher.  In the Animoto posted on this page, you will see some of those questions and answers.  In case the video moves too quickly, here are those questions along with their slightly more specific answers. 

Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. Bill Gates

Some questions and answers…

Question 1: Who benefits the most from the use of technology in your classroom? DS:  The students. Question 2:   What do you use technology for in your classroom? DS:  Reading Comprehension Checks, Grammar exercises, Educational videos, Video clips (usually as lesson openers), definitions, visuals, publishing, listening exercises 

Question 3: Is technology an important asset for ESL students? DS:  Absolutely. Question 4:  How do you feel about using technology to teach more difficult concepts? DS:  It usually makes things easier.

Question 5: What is the best use of technology when trying to teach students who speak different languages? DS:  Students benefit from the amount of visual aids on the computer, students who are literate in L1 benefit from translations of content area materials Question 6: How should technology not be used in a classroom? DS:  It should not be used when not appropriate. Technology is a very good tool, but just a tool. Students still benefit from other types of instruction.

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