Post #10

Interview with Kathy Cassidy Part 1


Ms. Cassidy is an enforcer of technology in the classroom. She made the point that it is very important to keep up with technology of today. Technology is here to stay. She says we as educators need to change the way we teach and use online tools to do it. There are many online tools we can use if we just make the time to find them, learn how to use them, and incorporate them into our curriculum. Ms. Cassidy explains how much her kids enjoy using the online tools such as twitter and blogs. Her students have skyped with college students to receive help with writing techniques and other suggestions. The kids really enjoy the feedback they get through their blogs. They like the audience they get from blogs and will make sure their work is done correctly because they know many people will see it. They take pride in what they do. The parents like the technology used by Ms. Cassidy as well. They like being able to see what their child(ren) are doing and the progress being made.

Interview with Kathy Cassidy Part 2


If you are new to technology, but want to start increasing your knowledge, start with something you are comfortable with. If you like to write, use blogger or other means of blogging. There is Flicker for picture people and the list just goes and goes. You should also use tools that you do not know. Don't be timid to try new things and see if you like them. I think that was a very important statement Ms. Cassidy made. I would most definitely keep that in mind.

Interview with Kathy Cassidy Part3


I like that a Physical Education major was able to ask a question in this video. He asked about blogs and how they could be used in his classroom. Ms. Cassidy suggested using a blog to post assignments, or any announcements the students could use to do better in the gym. I like that. I have learned many cool technology tools, but I've wondered how a P.E. teacher would incorporate them. Now there are still tools I'm not sure about using but the blog suggestion is great. I know I would use that. It could be a great tool to use to remind students of upcoming events and test. I could even post a blog and have them comment on it for a grade. Another important thing is that any time we have students going on the internet, we need to tell them exactly where to go and make sure they know where not to go. This is just to keep them safe but also make sure they are using educational games and not just games for personal purposes.