Thursday, April 2, 2009

Time issues

I loved the idea of podcasts in a classroom. I especially loved the Famous American activity we did, as that is a unit I teach. However, I struggle with whether it is realistic. I constantly feel the stress of SOL's and eCART tests in my school and trying to receive passing scores. The idea of podcasts is great, but its undeniable. Whenever technology is involved the time needed to teach the unit increases. How do we fight the time issue?
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  1. SherriApril 6, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Hi,
    The last Hi was a test, I have not been able to post comments for weeks. Yes, I think that time is always going to be an issue, but I feel that if we take the time to learn how to implement technology into our curriculum it will become much easier. Learn it, get better at it...Practice, Practice!

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  2. PaulineApril 14, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Lora,
    I totaly understand. I did complete my Famous American Unit project with a second grade class, but due to time constraints it ended up being just for a small enrichment group. I simply ran out of time, I coudn't do it with an entire 2nd grade class. However, I worked out a few wrinkles and found ways to possibly speed it up next year, at least I'd like to have a bigger group. Here is a link to the final project -http://cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/512_354219364/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=79692&512_354219364Nav=|4923|&NodeID=6895

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