This class is going well so far. We have learned about some useful things, such as the moodle and the intel website. I think this might be the most valuable class yet since we are actually designing a unit to use. Honestly, I'm getting really burned out as far as these classes go. I'll make it through but it is a marathon. There are pros and cons to the condensed, accelerated nature of this cohort.
Specific digital divide issues that I see in my classroom:
At some of the schools it is very difficult to book time in the computer lab.
There is not always equipment available to use. Today I was hoping to use the smart board with a couple of classes but the school's two smartboards were already in use.
2 comments:
Dan
I hope you can find some value in this class - hopefully your unit will directly relate to your curriculum support.
You raise a good point regarding digital divide issues -- just because a district (or a home) may have access to resources, there just may not be enough to meet the needs of all.
Besides the computer lab, are there laptops that can rove from class to class? I know we're getting that started with our school, but I can relate to trying to schedule in a course and everyone else is fighting for that time.
Besides the Smart board, are there other pieces of equipment that you are looking to use? I'm just trying to see what other equipment is out there that people want to use.
As for burnout, yea, I could see that. I think this course has hit at a busy time for everyone, and it feels like there's no time for anything. Hey, we're almost 1/2 way through.....this class.
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