In my 4th grade classroom, I try to implement different digital media tools whenever possible. I have incorporated digital media tools into the different content areas that I teach and have found that my students are really enjoying using technology. While sometimes it is hectic getting things set up, explained, modeled and problem-solved, it is well worth it in the end as my students prove they are able to produce creative and one-of-a-kind work.
I created a survey via Google Forms and shared it with my students, having them work with a partner or partners so answer the questions. The three questions I asked them were:
1. Why is digital media and technology important in the classroom?
2. How does digital media and technology help you be creative in the classroom?
3. Is there anything you would change about technology in the classroom? If so, what is it?
Below are their responses:
I created a survey via Google Forms and shared it with my students, having them work with a partner or partners so answer the questions. The three questions I asked them were:
1. Why is digital media and technology important in the classroom?
2. How does digital media and technology help you be creative in the classroom?
3. Is there anything you would change about technology in the classroom? If so, what is it?
Below are their responses:
After reading these results, it is clear that my students enjoy using technology to help them achieve their learning (as most students would). As far as creativity goes (question #2), my favorite response was "it helps me be creative by letting us do assignments in different ways." This response in a way reinforces what was been my goal so far this year, which was to introduce different digital media tools to my students in hopes that they are able to use different tools to express themselves and their ideas. It seems they are understanding that there is not only one way to do things. Now my students know that if one tool is not right for the job, they get another one out of their toolbox and give it a try!