Submitted by Jessica Gibb (not verified) on September 19, 2007 - 09:28.
March of the Monarchs
Q#1-Q#3 In this classroom they are using a computer program called Journey North that has activities and a database for the kids to use to record research as well as communicate with and learn about people from all over the world. This allows the teacher to use hands on and visual learning strategies. They are able to their own research and record the information found on the journey north database. They also work on their writing skills as they communicate with other students by writing letters to them. The kids are learning about science including animals, weather, climate etc,; language art skills by writing and reading; and social studies skills by learning about people around the world.
Q#4 The technology used in this classroom is a great contribution to the learning experience of the students. They are able to actually see and experience things they wouldn’t be able to otherwise without traveling around the world. From the classroom the teacher is able to present them with visual hands on information from places a long way from home. The activities provided are creative and interactive and help the kids to really learn and apply the information taught. They are able to do research and record this research in a database where it is made available for people all around the world to see. They are also able to write to people around the world. This makes it so that the kids will want to do a good job on their work because it is going to be seen and used by other people. This is also a good way for them to practice what they are learning. There was a lot of active engagement and group work integrated into the classroom through the activities provided.
March of the
Submitted by Jessica Gibb (not verified) on September 19, 2007 - 09:28.
March of the Monarchs
Q#1-Q#3 In this classroom they are using a computer program called Journey North that has activities and a database for the kids to use to record research as well as communicate with and learn about people from all over the world. This allows the teacher to use hands on and visual learning strategies. They are able to their own research and record the information found on the journey north database. They also work on their writing skills as they communicate with other students by writing letters to them. The kids are learning about science including animals, weather, climate etc,; language art skills by writing and reading; and social studies skills by learning about people around the world.
Q#4 The technology used in this classroom is a great contribution to the learning experience of the students. They are able to actually see and experience things they wouldn’t be able to otherwise without traveling around the world. From the classroom the teacher is able to present them with visual hands on information from places a long way from home. The activities provided are creative and interactive and help the kids to really learn and apply the information taught. They are able to do research and record this research in a database where it is made available for people all around the world to see. They are also able to write to people around the world. This makes it so that the kids will want to do a good job on their work because it is going to be seen and used by other people. This is also a good way for them to practice what they are learning. There was a lot of active engagement and group work integrated into the classroom through the activities provided.