I am in such a trance right now. I am slightly disturbed for the technology that I feel is needed in my classroom. The overhead projector in classroom is helpful. But, I feel that technolgy such as ELMO's and in-focus machines could help me deliver my lessons so much more effectively. My students would also not have to move around the classroom so often. Neither would I have to adjust things in my classroom as often for viewing purposes.
My frustration begins when, as a teacher, I am shown all of the technological tools that would benefit me in the classroom, but not offered a real way to attain them. My salary is decent for me to live but not supply my school with the necessary equipment that is needed! I believe my next goal willl be for me to learn how to write grants to receive funding for not only my school, but my classroom.
I must also clear something up. I am not saying that my campus does not provide technological equipment. The equipment is scarce and basically given to the Library Media Specialist. There is usually only one of whatever technology is given. This is better than nothing, but our students deserve to have the opportunity to encounter technology of various kinds everyday. Not just when the teacher is able to check it out. Following this blog, my endeavor will be to find alternative ways to get technology that will support my teaching.
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