Blog post 9

In this weeks video we learned about what technology Ms. Cassidy's first grade class uses on a regular basis. Some of the technology the kids use in the class room blogs, Skype, and Wiki. The students are also allowed to use computers, smartboards and Nintendo DS. The students especially like blogging because they get input from anybody and everybody who gets on their page. Every time a student writes a blog their grammar improves. There was an example of a student who used Wiki, he was looking up different types of rituals and traditions. Teachers are really pushing the use of Wiki because its a safe way for students to research information on the web without their teachers or parents wondering exactly what they are looking at. The class especially liked using skype. This was a big hit with the class because the students could actually see who was commenting on their blogs and giving them feedback. Reading what someone says is one thing, but actually seeing them and hearing the sincerity in their voice is huge for kids. As a video game player i found it very interesting that the kids were able to learn using the Nintendo Ds. Kids these days play games a lot and the fact that they can now learn using this game system is truly awesome. The game mentioned being used by the students is Nintendog, it helps kids with their reading skills. As a future coach i would probably use Skype the most to talk to other coaches and hopeful prospects around the country.