Diane's+Responses+to+Reading

One of the ideas that I found most intriguing is that our students are digital "natives", and we, their teachers are "digital immigrants". The text also warned about these labels, stating that our students. who are members of the "digital generation" need role models when it comes to writing, and the writing process. Another premise that I felt was powerful is that they are no longer people that our educational system was designed to teach. As an educator, it is my job to make sure I'm preparing my students for the present/future. rather than the past.

There is an enormous range of knowledge and ability in my classroom. Some students walk in the first day reading Harry Potter and playing the theme from Star Wars on the piano. Other have never held a pencil or been read to before entering the room. As their teacher, my greatest challenge is how to provide all of them with the tools and knowledge to be successful for the rest of their time in school and beyond.

I am hoping to be able to use technology to provide scaffolding for the students who are struggling the most,and at the same time extend the opportunities to write for a broader audience for my more advanced ones. This seems particularly tricky at your grade level. I wonder what constitutes "developmentally appropriate practice" when it comes to technology and Kindergartners? Catherine

I also hope to gain a greater degree of technological literacy it would seem you are in the right place! (August), so that I may participate with greater comfort within the RWP community. I believe that I'm one of perhaps 2-3 people who still create documents using Appleworks. It's what I learned on, and the program where I feel adept and comfortable. I'm hoping to expand my comfort zone to include more up-to-date programs, that allow for interaction and collaboration. You've already found yourself in an interactive collaboration! How about that? Catherine