COMPUTERS IN THE CLASS, WHY IT'S IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE BENEFIT

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The findings of (Technology use in CPS) states "Male students and high-risk students (students receiving special education services,low social economic students,and students who are old for their grades) use technology less than other students. This came as a surprise to me because,There is a growing body of evidence that technology integration positively affects student achievement and academic performance.The Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET) found that, when used in collaborative learning methods and leadership that is aimed at improving the school through technology planning, technology impacts achievement in content area learning, promotes higher-order thinking and problem solving skills, and prepares students for the workforce. 

Why Technology Skills Are Important 

  As an educator I truly believe Students who access computers in the classroom will build their computer skills, which are invaluable in a technologically sophisticated society. By the time computer use becomes mandatory at the high school and college levels,( if student are not receiving the proper training with computers) students will not be well-versed in using basic word processing programs, they won't know how to use computer-based research and typing. I really believe Building these skills at a younger age by way of classroom computers can pay dividends as the student advances through middle school, high school and perhaps beyond. ( If they are not getting it because of the school they are attending how can they be ready once they move on to higher education).

Intervention
 I Believe Students who access computers in the classroom will build their computer skills, which are invaluable in a technologically sophisticated society.

•  By providing to help Students with learning disabilities. There are many interactive and tutorial programs on line or available as software that help the challenged student with reading, math or other areas of weakness. Computers can help with students that have trouble with written. Students would be  more willing to write using the computer than with paper and pencil. The ease of typing makes writing less of a physical challenge, and students can focus more on content than the physical process of writing.

  
  

HELLO!

My Name Is Betty. I am in the ECP (Early Childhood Practice) Program at National Louis University; this is my last winter quarter ( I will be starting my student teaching in the fall). I will be receiving my bachelors with a double major in Early Childhood and psychology. I have never worked in a classroom before as a teacher; I'm a little nervous and excited at the same time; more excited.

I grew up on the south side of Chicago with my Mother and siblings. 3 sisters and 1 brother. I am the second oldest of my siblings ( five including myself). My passion for working with children came when I was a teen (working summer job programs and Baby sitting). I have never loved anything as much as (watching children blossom). just like my mother before me I too have five children. (4 daughters and 1 son).

Self Portrait

some of my favorite things to do would be (cooking,watch love stories, and listen to music). In my spare time I'm always cooking for my family and friends (trying out new recipes). I like to watch love stories one of my favorites is the notebook ( there's something about a good love story) I love all genres of music.(Depends on my mood). This is one of passion  that  I would love to impermanent  into my class. I believe using music with children will enhance physical activity, self-expression.


I also love (LOVE) motorcycles I don't ride right now,this has been a dream of mine  ever since I could remember I am schedule to take a class over the summer (the picture is my dream Bike).

 Harley Davidson Indian Chief Classic

 I am excited about what this Technology class will teach me, more excited to learn new ways of using technology to teach children.