I have a lot of great things in store for us this semester and I'm excited to share what I have planned for you all! This semester, I will be implementing various aspects of technology in this class, in order to make each area we cover more interesting, interactive, and impressionable.
I believe using technology (computers, cellphones, & mp3 players) to our advantage will make book reports, critiques, and collaborative projects much easier and more enjoyable. We will waste less paper doing homework assignments, as some assignments will be turned in electronically.
Parents, this adoption of technology in my class room will also affect the way you and I keep in touch with each other about your son's or daughter's homework and grades, as well as any other important information pertaining to your daughter or son.
The use of technology in a classroom setting does bring about the question of appropriate usage and the violation of such. In my classroom, there are strict guidelines to the usage of technology, especially concerning activity on the internet. We will not EVER use first and last names while online, nor will we EVER be entering information such at phone numbers, addresses, etc. We will, however, be using the utmost caution with information, while still accessing the internet as a tool for information and communication within the classroom. I will also be closely monitoring student activity on the internet. Social networking sites such as facebook or myspace will not be allowed for personal use in the classroom, neither will any unapproved gaming or entertainment. "Over 18" sites will NOT be allowed within my class.
I hope you are all as excited for this semester as I, and I know I'm looking forward to exploring the classics in prose and poetry with each of you with the help of technology!
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