Two video clips

I watched two video clips--

Inside Kapunahala

Bookends of War

Technology clearly enriches children’s learning experience by allowing them to see, hear and interact with the curriculum they are trying to learn, thus letting them use several of their senses in the learning process, keeping them more engaged. The projects students do with technology provide opportunities for a variety of students of different backgrounds and ages to work together, and peer-tutor to create and accomplish, together.

In both videos, all the students seemed to be very engaged—very excited about their learning experience. Students are proud about what they are able to do with technology—what they are able to make. Technology is so exciting for the children because although it is challenging, students find they have a knack for technology. The challenge makes success so much more satisfying. One student said she loved using the technology because she can take what she learns in class, outside of the classroom and apply those technological skills in real-life experiences.

Another thing I learned from these clips—Using technology can help move assessment away from standardized testing and gives students experience, allowing the teacher to observe their skills in a more realistic and student-friendly way. Also, integration is simple. There is a possible technology application for every subject/topic. You can use technology to enhance any learning experience—students didn’t just feel like they were getting better at using a computer. They saw progress in their speaking skills as well.