Welcome!
Professionally speaking, I graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Elementary Education. I also have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, as well as my Masters in Reading Instruction, and English Language Learner Endorsement from Aurora University.
Technologically speaking, I have been fortunate to have access to a number of technology tools, and implement them daily within my classroom. In previous school years my students have utilized IXL, MyOn, RazKids,and FrontRow daily to practice both math and literacy skills using both iPads and laptops. My second grade students published and shared their work using our class Canvas site, as well as a number of other word processing and photo apps.
District 203 is in the final stages of implementing our Digital Learning Initiative. During the 2017-2018 school year all students in grades 2nd-12th will be 1:1 with Chromebooks, and students in K-1st grades will be 1:2 with iPads. I am very excited about this process, and can not wait to utilize iPads within my kindergarten classroom. During the upcoming school year I am eager to utilize both Canvas and SeeSaw within my classroom, as well as a variety of educational literacy and mathematics apps. Stay tuned for my students and my favorite apps!
Hi Jessica!
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks great so far! It seems like you already have a nice grip on using technology in your classroom so the transition to 1:1 and 2:1 this next school year should be simple for you. We live in Elmwood's boundaries so in a few short years, you may have my daughter if you stay in Kindergarten! Looking forward to learning more about technology in education in this class and hearing examples from people like you. Happy Blogging!
Jessica, it sounds like your experiences with technology in second grade will be helpful as you transition to kindergarten, especially as we move to 2:1 with the iPads. I'd like to know more about how you used FrontRow as I am not familiar with it. I hope to learn more about this from you.
ReplyDeleteLauren
Jessica, I am happy to be on this learning journey with you. I think SeeSaw is the perfect tool for young learners. It can do so many things and really is amazingly intuitive for kids who are not readers yet. I look forward to learning with you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteIt has been fun to see your journey in kindergarten! It has been fun to see how you have been using SeeSaw in your classroom and actually having my students help your students use this great tech resource!
Hi Jessica! It's good to see you again in this class. I would love to hear about how you are using SeeSaw in your classroom!
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to hear all the different ways you integrate technology into your classroom...especially with the age group you work with!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you have had experience teaching different grade levels. I've only heard upper elementary teachers use FrontRow.... curious to see it in younger grades too. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI am very interested to hear how you incorporate technology in K-1 using Canvas and SeeSaw. Keep up the great job.
Casandra
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI am very interested to hear how you incorporate technology in K-1 using Canvas and SeeSaw. Keep up the great job.
Casandra
Welcome Jessica! How are SeeSaw and Canvas used in your classroom? I can't wait to learn more this semester.
ReplyDeleteCanvas is our District's LMS, and in second grade (which I taught previously) I used Canvas often. My students did discussions, shared activities, and completed different quizzes on Canvas. I also used Canvas as my class website. I included a number of different district and school links, class photos. weekly newsletters, etc.
DeleteHowever, in kindergarten, Canvas is not user friendly for my young students. We use SeeSaw on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. My students post their understanding of math concepts, journal posts, SEL reactions, etc. SeeSaw is VERY user friendly, and parents enjoy seeing their student's academic progress via the SeeSaw program.
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI still have not explored much into SeeSaw. As a 5th grade teacher I originally had the impression that it might be "young" for my kids, but the more I hear, the better it sounds. Hope your finding it useful!