Julia VanderMolen, Practicing Teacher/Technology Specialist
Wayland Union Schools 435 East Superior Street Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281 - voice (269) 792-1100 - fax
Grade Levels: K-6 and teacher professional development
Caption: Assisting with "In a Rainforest Lesson" at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Grand Rapids, MI. Wireless laptops were used by 2nd grade students to explore animals found in the rainforest.
Topics:
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Computer Literacy
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Computer Science
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Teacher Development
Thoughts on Technology
Using technology helps me to become a "reflective learner and a wonderful teacher". I enjoy technology and I enjoy learning! I have had a exciting time incorporating technology into my classroom, lessons, professional development, and assessments for over 12 years. As the students (secondary and post-secondary) utilize different types of technology in their lessons, they are more focused, interested, and inspired! I realize that the more I implement technology and see the students responses, the more excited I get about applying technology in my classes and in my own professional development. Technology is our future and I believe we should move with the future.
When teaching with technology, I like to stress that it is a tool. A tool to aid in the instruction and to enhance the learning process. By stating that technology helps with many learning styles, students and teachers can see, hear, and feel the learning that is taking place.
