An Introduction
- 1. CHELSEA KOCH An Introduction
- 2. EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT Background & Aspirations
- 3. THE REASONS for taking this course You can never have too much knowledge I don’t want to be “left behind” in the increasingly technological world we live in The more tools I have to teach with, the simpler it will be for me to recall the tool that fits a particular situation By better understanding my students and their interests, I can tie interests to instruction, and increase engagement
- 4. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE I had many great experiences with technology and the internet in my teacher preparation program, Proteach. (EME 2040) (EME 4401 . . . which was awesome!!!) I’ve learned about some of the great tools that educators have access to, and how they can be applied in a variety of settings, with students of all ages. I can’t say the same for my pre-service teaching . . . Technology was used infrequently in my field placements, and only programs such as Accelerated Reader, FCAT Explorer, Ticket to Read, and Reflex Math were utilized. In my internship, technology was not a genuine part of instruction, and we used our computer lab time each week for FCAT practice with FCAT Explorer. As incentives, students were allowed to use Ticket to Read and Reflex Math. At the end of my internship, students were given a biography project to complete, and told that they were strictly NOT allowed to use the internet. This is 2013 so I’m astonished that we are forbidding the use of the internet for school based assignments. I’m hoping to seamlessly incorporate technology and the internet into my classroom, instead of making them the forbidden fruit. with technology & the internet
- 5. PERSONAL INTERESTS Family & Hobbies Scrabble, HGTV, gardening, crafting, anything outdoors! I’ve been married to my husband, Aaron, for 3 years. I have 2 younger siblings; my sister, Grace, is 16 and my brother, Grayson, is 12. I’m hoping to begin my career in Columbia, SC so that we can live closer to my family.