Andrea

media type="custom" key="4796609" March 25, 2010 I learned that copyright law is very complicated. I learned that I have to reevaluate some of the projects that I'ved used in the past to make sure that I have. abided by copyright laws. I learned that some of the uses of videos in my classroom that I thought were not legal are actually legal. November 12 Subject: Science Topic: Crayfish Grade 4

If you were able to choose the courses offered by Teacher Center, what type of course would you want to attend? I would choose a course on how to use the Smartboard more effectively in my classroom. Also, I would like to take a course that would introduce me to a variety of software and devices that could be implemented into teaching the different subjects.
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What is the biggest obstacle you face with technology in the classroom? The biggest obstacle that I face is lack of familiarity with software and programs available and how to use them.

In which direction should the district move towards (in terms of technology)? I would like to see the district move towards teaching students how to use the resources that we have as tools. For example, having students learn how to use programs like Kidpix to complete assignments creatively or how to handle a digital camera and use it as a tool.

Do you feel technology resources are available to you as a teacher? Technology resources are readily available. However, without knowledge of how to use them, it's a bit difficult to make full use of what's available.