Field Experience #2

What? So this week of field, my partner and I, taught Monday thru Thursday of this week. We are teaching a unit about the Mormon Pioneers.



So what? Field is all hands on experience. I don't think their is really a better way to learn to be a successful teacher than practicing like this. On Monday we had to go over religion which was hard. We taught it straight from the book so as to not preach about it. We also had our field supervisor come and watch us that day. It wasn't the most amazing lesson ever because we were walking a line but I felt we did okay. The next couple of days have been much better. Our lesson plans were awesome and the students have really enjoyed themselves.



We are teaching a technology integrated lesson next week but I have been still observing for technology used in the classroom. Our cooperating teacher used a overhead projector the other day to show pictures of the Holocaust because they are reading Number the Stars. It was a great way for the students to make that emotional connection and visualize pictures that make the story real. Other than their computer rotation once a week they don't get much technology.



Now what? If this class is that technology can really enliven a lesson. Field has taught me that technology is not really used in the classroom still. When I become a teacher I hope I have the resources to use technology in my class frequently.



I think that is I am a good example and use technology in a effective way for my students, my colleagues and department will see how useful technology can be a start using it in their classrooms too. I know my students will get a kick out of it because they use technology everyday in their lives, why not use it at school? Students can learn a lot through technology and it is something they will use for years to come.



Video Reflection: Next Generation Learning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dBT9mmizL8
This video is about exactly what its called. This generation is now learning through technology. It was basically an overview of ways technology is not being used in the classroom. This class being showed was a little advanced. It will be interesting to see if they have that kind of technology in my classroom when I become a teacher.