Technology in the Classroom Part Two

Discussing technology in the classroom has become more exciting and interesting for me since starting my technology class at Trinity Christian College. Now at my job as a paraprofessional, I notice the importance of technology in the classroom and appreciate it differently. For example, the reading specialist was absent the other day and I was pulled to substitute for her because I have my substitute license as well. During this time I met with different readers from 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade. All different levels, all with their own reading struggles. Some of the assignments were for students to go on Hear Builder which is a website that helps with hearing to better understand what they are reading. Another site was Learning Ally, which helps with dyslexia and read alongs. With technology now being able to make this feel less like an issue for students and more of a game I feel adheres gently to their development and eases them into tasks that would normally not be as engaging or fun. There are many games that I have seen used in the classroom that I love. One of my favorites is Kahoot. An interactive question game with the class that helps during reviews. I have seen this game in action and it is amazing to see each student with there own Chromebook, playing along with the big screen streamed off the internet site. This next amazing generation has so many more learning possibilities to teach us and I am so excited to be apart of it and keep up my training!