Ideal Classroom/Video

When I imagine my ideal classroom I think about teaching like 1st or 2nd grade. The kids are all sitting and behaving. When I ask questions they raise their hands and only speak when I call on them. I teach in a small rural town where parents love to come and work in the classroom. The students love to come to school, they are all really good friends and love to be around each other. I love the other teachers I work with. We work together and share ideas about different topics and lesson ideas. My classroom has windows and the bulletin boards are full of the kids' work, posters, and calenders. My classroom is organized and clean. In my ideal classroom I am a really fun, energetic teacher. When I teach the kids are actively engaged I like when they share and discuss with each other at appropriate times. The desks are arranged in tables so that they can share, collaborate and listen to one another. I believe that students learn best when they practice what they learn and ask questions. I want my classroom to be very interactive. Some of the technologies I will utilize may include powerpoint, overheads, movies, and computers. If I teach an older grade such as 5th or 6th grade the classroom will have laptops to use for different activities. I will teach all subjects but I want to emphasize math and reading because I believe that students who are good in math and reading are more likely to succeed in other subjects. As their teacher I hope to instill in them a love of learning. I believe that if students love school at a young age then they will love school later on and learning forms the foundation for a successful life. I want to teach my students life long principles and values that they can carry throughout their life.

VIDEO:
I thought that the TechWatch video clip was very informative. At the beginning of the clip they talked about charging internet users by the minute. As a college student, I don't like that idea becuase I use the internet so much for homework and research, but I am truly a starving student so I wouldn't be able to afford my internet bill. On the other hand I think it is a good idea for families because it would limit the amount of time that children spend in front of the computer and would maybe encourage them to participate in more physical activities. The movie clip also talked about a new computer game coming out called "Our Courts," released by Sandra Day O'Conner it will teach kids about the judiciary system in America. I think that this is a good idea because as a child in elementary I had no idea what the court system in America was about. Children love to play computer games so I think that by making games that are educational the kids will remember the information better and enjoy learning it at the same time. Technology plays a major role in schools and in childrens lives.