Krista: Elementary School Teacher

I have been an elementary school teacher since 1990. I've taught grades 2-6 in Vacaville, California, Cartagena, Colombia and Beijing, China. I've spent the last 3 1/2 years teaching a reading intervention program and ELD to 3rd-5th grade students. Now I am working on my Master's degree in Education with an emphasis on technology.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Understanding and Building Knowledge

How can technology support student understanding and building of knowledge?

Technology, particularly internet access, can exponentially broaden the scope of a search. Searching on the internet may also lead students to find information related to their search with which they previously had not made a connection. The images available online help students visualize things they've had no previous experience with. Students can visit places they've never been or may never go to.

Explain what types of products do you feel can inspire creativity and innovation?

Java and Flash are programs that are wonderful for bringing things "to life." Many websites are made with Flash because it allows for real life animation. It improves the fluidity and speed.


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