Slowly but Surely

I have switched from a Smart Board to a Mobi and feel like I am starting over....the Mobi definitely takes some getting used to. I have all my "I Can" statements typed on the computer as well as interactive websites that go with our lessons. These are projected so that the kids can work with them. I need to practice more with the Mobi so that I can deliver the instruction better to the students!

Document Camera by Ginny

I started to use the document camera! My students are engaged and love seeing their work on the BIG SCREEN. At this point, I need time to practice in order to maximize its potential.

Poetry and Technology by Chanelle

My topic for our literacy unit is "Weather Poems". I have made PowerPoints for each poem and I have been able to use our new projector/screen to share them more effectively with my students for our Shared Reading activities.
My students respond well to poetry, especially poems that rhyme and use onomatopoeia . I have added animation and pictures to the poem presentations and this aids in their comprehension of the content . This also increases their enjoyment of reading and their motivation to read when the text is presented in this format . They also enjoy seeing the poems that they compose on the "big screen". Poetry is great for helping them to become more fluent readers !