Classroom Technology Observations

The teacher I am working with during the practicum seems to have a good amount of technology available to her. Within the classroom are five student PC computers which each contain Microsoft Office, Internet access, and a few science, literacy, and math games. A television and DVD player are also kept within the classroom. Each teacher in the school has their own microphone which they wear around their neck while teaching. A student microphone is also passed around often to allow students to share their ideas into the microphone. These microphones, when used often, have been very effective tools for improving student learning. The teacher also has a cd player and a personal digital camera and video camera for use in the classroom. Outside of the classroom, there are two school computer labs which each contain about 30 PC computers. In one of these labs there are special headphones and English language games to help the ESL students improve their abilities to speak and understand English. In addition to these computer labs, a cart containing ten mini laptops can be checked out for classroom use. *Along with the classroom technology inventory, I have completed both the midcourse evaluation and consent form.