I really love this flip chart because it is perfect for independent student activity. Students in Kindergarten can use this activity to help learn sight words, decoding and assist in fluency. I also love that their are pictures to give clues on how to pronounce different more difficult words. As a teacher I could also use this flip chart in a guided classroom activity.
hardware/software
This flip chart would be perfect for use on a touch screen smart board. It also would be useful on an iPad as well as on a classroom computer. All these different ways can be varied depending on of it is used as an independent, small group, or whole group activity.
technology use in regards to problem solving...
According to Robyler & Doering (2013), one of the first problems in technology in the classroom is making sure it gains the students attention. This flip chart has engaging pictures, sounds, and movements which I think can be very engaging. Another point of Roblyer & Doering (2013) is that technology should be "engaging students through productive work" another goal that I think is met through my flip chart example. Students are interested while also learning valuable foundation skills. Technology should be "Supporting effective skill practice" (Robyler & Doering, 2013). This is very true and also manifested in the flip chart that I selected. There are so many problems that need to be addressed when integrating technology in the classroom that it is important to cover as many as possible within every activity.
essential conditions for technology integration...
According to Robyler & Doering (2013) integrating technology involves proper budgeting, coordination with the school and district, finding technology to match curriculum needs, and proper teaching training. The one that really stood out to me was teacher training. It does not matter how much or how little technology a school has it means nothing if the teachers do not know how to properly utilize it.
software support tools...
According to Robyler & Doering (2013) SMART Table Interactive Learning Center is the most popular interactive whiteboard activity software. It was developed by the same creator of the flip charts we researched. Personally I think it is excellent software because it allows lots of input from multiple students as well as teachers. It also makes authoring programs a breeze for teachers. Overall it is a fantastic software it is very easy to adapt it to all your needs.
Robyler, M. D. & Doering, A. H. (2013). Integrating educational technology into teaching (6th ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
I really enjoyed the interactivity in this flipchart! As a parent of a pre-kindergartener, I had him sit with me and attempt to play around with the flip chart. The graphics are really vibrant and fun for the age group, and was able to hold his attention. This is helpful in teaching him basic skills, and according to Doering & Roblyer, in chapter two, "individualization-help meet individual needs of students working at many levels." Even coming from various educational backgrounds, and kid can relate to this chart for instruction.
ReplyDeleteI really loved your flipchart. It looks so engaging. I especially liked the way the sentences became more difficult as you went.
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