Technology

Respond to that idea. What do you think about it? Do you think that teachers could be more effective if they used technology tools (think podcasts, web videos, online discussion forums, electronic assignment submission, tech-related project assignments)? Are modern students technologically inclined? What about being a student in Utah? Do you think that being in Utah keeps you a little behind-the-times as far as technology learning is concerned? Would YOU do better if more multi-media was used in your classrooms to teach and present, and for you to demonstrate your learning and communicate?

I think that technology is something that needs to be used more in school. I like it when teachers use the technology that we have to teach the class. I don't really like it when teachers use only slide shows though. I think that it gets boring and you get use to it. I like it when they are creative and come up with ways to teach the class but use modern things to do it.

I think that being in Utah puts us behind on somethings. We aren't set way back but, I think that we are behind on a few things. When I get out on my own I feel like I wont be as prepared as maybe some other people in the United State. I think that using technology helps me just because I can relate to it and I know how and what it is used for. We have the technology so we should really apply and use it.

TBTT Teacher-Student Relationship

Since we're reading Nothing But The Truth, which involves a boy who doesn't get along with a teacher, I want you to consider teacher-student relationships you've had in the past. Have you had teachers that you just got along with whether or not you did well in their class? Have you had teachers whose personality just didn't mesh with yours? Without naming names, expound upon these ideas and thoughtfully consider how personality differences or similarities have affected you in your classes.

I guess that everyone has a few teachers in there past that they just get along with. I have had many of these opportunities. I had so many great elementary teachers that I just got along with. I had a wonder teacher for 2nd and 3rd grade. She wanted you to excel and she would do anything to see that you did just that. She was a great teachers and I would never take back the years I spent in her class.

I had a wonderful teacher for 4th grade. She pushed you but she was never mean about it. I learned so much in that class and experienced more then probably any other class or teacher I have ever had. I love to learn and expand on all that I learn and that is exactly what she did. She gave us the power to succeed and I thank her for that.