Anthony Capps is a teacher in Baldwin County. Having access to these videos have been very helpful. I learned throughout these series that kids will surprise you. They will teach you things, and you will teach them things. A lot of the things covered in the video I have, nor would have, ever thought of. He explains the different styles of teaching such as project based learning, and how it has changed his classroom. Some of the projects went great, and others turned out to be different than planned. If you go into this profession thinking that you, the teacher, know it all you are completely wrong.The most I used a computer for in my elementary classes were for AR reading test. Using technology in the classroom is still a new concept for most of us, especially me. The student know more about technology than we do. They have been growing up in a technology based society. Capps said that we should scaffold the technology. Starting at the beginning of the school year. Let the students use one tool at a time and progress them with each project. Being a teacher means you can't expect everything to be perfect.
I also learned that being a teacher is being a learner. Being a teacher means you constantly want to learn new things, or how to better yourself. You research different styles. Being a teacher means you are changing lives. The teachers that make the world a better place are the ones that keep the fire and excitement into teaching.
Don't Teach Tech- Use It
Project based Learning Part 1
Project based Learning Part 2
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ReplyDeleteThis was a great post! I too, learned some of the things you mentioned after watching the interviews. I didn't even think about it until you mentioned it, but AR reading tests was the biggest use of technology back in our days as elementary students. Thats crazy to think about considering the amount it is used in elementary classes today. I agree, that being a successful teacher involves constantly learning new things and also learning from our students. Good job!
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