Use of Technology Supports

During the summer I will be able to use the information that we have been learning to keep in contact with students in regard to their Compass Learning use. If they have any questions we will be able to communicate with the technology being shared. If they have a question, I will be able to show (through modeling) the process to follow to solve problems. I think that is cool because a verbal explanation does not work for all students. I could also see using this with colleagues to work on collaboration with new resources. I think that I will find the technology as we move forward, especially if I am still going to have to travel between 2 buildings next year.

Blackboard- Trudy Wahlen

After our first training last Thursday, I started to realize how effective the structure for summer school could be this year. With the capabilities of the Blackboard, it takes away the unknown of what are the kids going to do if they run into questions while doing Compass at home. Parents do not have to worry about transportation as much with them only having to come 1 day a week at the high school and 2 days at the middle school. I liked that you can connect live with them if they have questions and teach them math through Blackboard (or similar sites). My biggest concern is being able to use another program within it to use appropriate math symbols. I have used Edmodo and the kids loved it so I think students will be on board with the technology we use during the summer. I could then see that evolving into more similar use during the school year.