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More Options This Year

1/18/2015

 
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Submitted by Morgan Robb
3rd Grade Student, Fort Garrison Elementary

Having devices in my class this year has been a blast! I have not just been learning reading, writing, math, and other subjects but it has expanded my knowledge of computers.

Another thing that I really like is that we get more choices. For example, when I read, I get the options of TumbleBook, eBooks, or just read a regular paper book. Personally, I like a paper book better because you do not get as many choices on eBook or TumbleBook.

Another thing we get to choose is how we write. My favorite is being able to type on Microsoft Word instead of writing on paper. It has helped me get my work done faster and it does not hurt my hand as much as writing on a piece of paper. Also, EduTyping has helped me improve my typing skills, which makes typing on Microsoft Word even easier!

In math, we get to use virtual manipulatives. It has helped me a lot because I used to not enjoy math because it was very tricky and it was confusing for me. Now, I am much better at math and more confident than I was before, all because the virtual manipulatives really helped me learn math better.

I know this might all sound perfect and everything always goes how it is supposed to go, but it really doesn’t. However, my teacher said this year’s theme is flexibility. This is the first year with computers and everyone is trying to figure out how to use them. Even teachers! When things do not go the way we want it to, we always find a way to fix it. We keep trying!

Christina Byers
1/19/2015 09:53:50 pm

Hi Morgan,
You did a fantastic job explaining how learning has been different for you this year. In addition to it changing the way you read, write, and do math, it is helping you with other parts of being a good student, like being flexible! I hope that this year continues to transform the way you think about learning!

Ryan Imbriale
1/19/2015 10:20:46 pm

Hi Morgan,

Your post is very impressive! It certainly sounds like your teacher has provided the opportunity for you and the other students in your class to explore and be flexible in your learning. I love to hold a book in in my hands when I'm reading, but I also enjoy using a computer to read news articles and explore links that the author might provide.

Kristy Anelli
1/19/2015 10:58:28 pm

Hi Morgan, I agree with you that typing in Word is MUCH faster! It also then allows me more time to think about what I am writing and to expand my thoughts since I am not spending all of that time writing by hand! Thank you for sharing with us!

Mrs. Harris
1/20/2015 12:12:50 am

Morgan,
I was so impressed with what you posted about the exciting learning in your classroom! Isn't it fun having options for how you learn as well as where you work in the classroom? When I visit your room I am sometimes jealous that you all look so comfortable while I still have only a desk or table to sit at.


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