Kirsten Warner's Blog – November 2008 Archive (3)

I reviewed the technology survey I gave to the students two weeks into the school year today. I tabulated the data for the second survey and wanted to look back at the first survey. The survey asks the students to rate the use of technology as a tool for different levels of learning and thinking, computer applications used at school, and level of engagement when using technology at school. The computer applications used the most are Word, Excel and Powerpoint, but students are interested in… Continue

Well, the project is finally gaining momentum after some technical hiccups. Technology does make teaching and learning more effective, but those benefits do not come without some bumps in the road. Some changes in our school's computers and server caused delay in getting started again (similar problems occurred earlier in the semester). Most of the delay is in using softwares on the student laptops. The wireless slate has definitely increased engagement in the classroom. The tool is still a… Continue

I am a high school Math teacher at an alternative high school. I am currently implementing the use of a SMART Airline Slate into my classrooms and increasing the use of interactive technologies for learning. My students have been given baseline tests for their Math skills and they have evaluated the use of technology within the school. I will continue to update the progress of the interactive technology integration in the Math classroom each week on this blog.