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This reflection discusses the positive impact of laptops on student learning, such as increased focus, visual engagement with materials, and access to updated software. While there are minor drawbacks, like some students misusing the technology, the overall benefits include personalized learning experiences and efficiency in completing projects. Specific activities enjoyed include using Weebly, and an interest in exploring World War II and authors in future lessons. Overall, one-to-one laptops have fostered a better classroom community and improved learning outcomes.
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By: Austin Technology Reflections
Questions 1-2 • 1: Describe the positive ways the laptops have influenced your learning this year. • Answer: I think that the laptops have influenced my learning better because I am more focused with it, I also get to see pictures of what we are learning, also I like to use the new versions of Microsoft. • 2: Are there any negatives to having the laptops in your room?Answer: Some negative things are in aclab people take advantage of the laptops.
Questions 3-4 • 3: What are some specific activities or projects you have enjoyed this year? • Answer: The activity I like the most is weebly for both Social Studies and Language Arts. • 4: Are there any projects you would like to try that would require the use of a laptop? • Answer: I think that we should use the webcam to make a short movie in a group.
Questions 5- 6 • 5: Which programs on the computer do you feel the most comfortable using? Which programs on the computer do you want to learn more about? • Answer: I feel comfortable using PowerPoint and learn more about links. • 6: What specific topic would you like to research or explore using technology in Social Studies next year? • Answer: I would like to study about World War II.
Questions 7-8 • 7: What specific topic would you like to research or explore using technology in language arts next year? • Answer: I would like to learn more about authors. • 8: In terms of the District Writing Assessment, would you prefer to write your assessment or type it with a laptop? • Answer: I prefer to write because I don’t have to do spell check and log on and off.
Questions: 9- 10 • 9: Overall, how do you believe having one laptop for each student has improved your classroom or benefited you as an individual? • Answer: I think it has benefited me because that way it does not take a week to complete one lesson. • 10: Do you feel that using the laptops has created a better classroom community in social studies? • Answer: I think it has improved social studies because you can learn at your own pace.
Question 11 • 11: Are there any final thoughts, reflections or wonderings your have about your experience with laptops? • Answer: I think the laptops are really beneficial for class.