Mrs. B's Bulletin
April AIG Newsletter for BMS and TLMS
Don't be afraid of technology!
We are blessed with an abundance of technology in our schools. Don't be afraid to try to use it. Challenge yourself to use one new resource a week.
Also, don't be afraid to ask for help. We are surrounded by teachers that would be willing to lend a hand.
"It is important to remember that educational software, like textbooks, is only one tool in the learning process. Neither can be a substitute for well-trained teachers, leadership, and parental involvement."– Keith Kreuger
Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers
Here are some ideas
Use technology to assess...
"Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event."– Heidi Hayes-Jacobs
Use technology to reinforce concepts...
"Education is evolving due to the impact of the Internet. We cannot teach our students in the same manner in which we were taught. Change is necessary to engage students not in the curriculum we are responsible for teaching, but in school. Period".– April Chamberlain
Take a virtual field trip...
"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow."--John Dewey