A new year and a new position. Last year, I began a masters program at OU. Teaching fifth grade and getting my masters was VERY overwhelming. Honestly, there were days I wasn't sure I was going to make it. As you can see from previous posts, I was WORN out and had lost my will to fight. Thanks to snow days, I survived and even enjoyed the snow make up days. After a month of relaxing at home, and really working to appreciate the small things in life, I have rejuvenated! I have spent my summer lost in books and spending time with my family.
As we begin the year, it is important to share what my new role will be. Although, the last post of my "new classroom" is a pretty good indication as to what I'm doing. Instead of teaching fifth grade, you will find me in the computer lab surrounded by technology and all ages! I will see each student in our building K-5 for 55 minutes per week. I will be teaching the students foundational computer skills as well as digital citizenship. Each grade level will have a different focus but will piggy back grade level curriculum. For example, second grade works on biographies - during that time, we might learn how to research different people, and create presentations using Kid pix. Fifth grade will create weather forecast movies while they study weather.
Throughout the year, I'll share projects that each grade level is working on. I also will take different ideas from other computer labs. I'd love to hear how you are integrating technology into curriculum or how your computer lab teacher is benefiting the regular ed class!
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