Author Archives: Haley Oyervidez

Part 1: Reflection What you have learned? I have learned that there are many different ways to integrate technology in the classroom and the benefits change based on how you implement it. I mainly use math applications within my classroom. I have learned that other subjects can be linked when using technology. I have doneContinue reading “W15 – Final Reflection”

How can we justify spending a lot of money to buy assistive technologies that might only be used by a small number of people? It is the law that every IEP team is required to consider a child’s need for assistive technology (2004, p. 6). If it is found that a child needs assistive technology,Continue reading “W15 – Assistive Technology”

There are many external and internal obstacles that teachers and schools have to work to overcome when integrating technology in the classroom. Some possible external issues are funds for devices, no wifi access for students at home, inadequate or no training for teachers, and inadequate or no support from administration and/or colleagues. External obstacles areContinue reading “W13 – Obstacles and Solutions for Integrating Tech in the Classroom”

Technology provides dynamic opportunities for instruction in math and STEM classrooms. Technology allows teachers to provide students with engaging activities to bring the content to life. It takes away from constant worksheets and gives teachers and students an opportunity to expand the way they teach and learn. The main way that I use technology inContinue reading “W12 – Integrating Tech in the Math Classroom”

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is a document that governs students’ use of the internet at school. It includes a detailed explanation of the responsibilities, privileges, and unacceptable behaviors that students must abide by. AUP’s are very important when blocking certain sites or material from student devices. The policy covers the reasoning behind this. StudentsContinue reading “W9 – Acceptable Use Policy”

Multimedia activities encourage students to work in groups, express their knowledge in multiple ways, solve problems, revise their own work, and construct knowledge. I use multimedia presentations as a way to present material to my students. It helps when I am absent from work or when students needs extra instruction. I have only had studentsContinue reading “W8 – Benefits of Multimedia”

There are several benefits for teachers and students being able to collaborate through the Google Suite applications that include storage and sharing, universal accessibility, and collaborative interaction. As a district, we switched over to Google about 3-4 years ago, and it was much needed! After going 1:1 last school year, I began using the GoogleContinue reading “W5/W6/W7 – G Suite”

The NMC/CoSN Horizon Report: 2017 K–12 Edition discusses technology trends within K-12 schools. It discusses key trends, significant challenges, and developments in technology over the past 6 years in K-12 education. “Technology alone cannot cultivate education transformation; better pedagogies and more inclusive education models are vital solutions, while digital tools and platforms are enablers andContinue reading “W3/W4 – Future Trends”

Technology is changing the way people think, work, and live.  Educational technology is playing a critical role in all aspects of education.  In the past, learning and opportunities were limited mostly within the walls of the school.  Now, with the continuous growth of technology, students have a great deal of learning opportunities at their fingertips. Continue reading “W1/W2 – Vision Statement”