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School Before vs. After 1:1 Devices

11/22/2016

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Submitted by  Stacy Siegel, Reading Specialist
Morgan R. and Chris B., 5th Grade Students

Fort Garrison Elementary School
Our school got 1:1 devices for all students in grades 1-3 two years ago. School was very different before computers.  When it came time for tests, we had to use paper and pencil.  It was a lot harder because it took longer, when writing a BCR there is no spell check, and it really hurt your hand because you had to write so very much.  In addition, prior to computers, we did not have access to math websites to help us in math.  Finally, before computers, we did not have BCPS One which allows us to see our grades and know which grades/classes we need to improve.
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Now that we have computers, it really makes school so much easier and fun.  Morgan has a student in her class who is from another country.  Her class uses Google Translate to communicate with this student.  This student also uses different websites to help her with her English.  Chris really enjoys using DreamBox and ABCya!.  DreamBox helps him improve his math skills and lets you play games and have fun while using it.  ABCya! is one of his favorites as well because you can play math games.  Morgan really loves to write and enjoys using Microsoft word to write her essays.  She feels limited when having to use paper.  Morgan likes the variety of homework that teachers can assign using the technology rather than worksheets.  Chris enjoys when his Science teacher, Ms. Gill, uses Kahoot to review for tests and quizzes.  Morgan enjoys using PowerPoint to make presentations to show to the class.  Chris uses Destiny to help improve his reading skills as well.  Overall, technology has really helped us learn and made school a lot more fun!      
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