Blog #14

I really enjoyed watching Joe Picardo's “Top Ten Tips for Using Technology in the Classroom” I was familiar with all but two of the tips he gave. I liked his tips about using podcasts and interactive whiteboards in the classroom. I personally think podcasts are great. I also liked how he had a tip about music. I love music and I know that music is one of the greatest arts forms to learn from and I agree that it is important to use it in the classroom. Mr. Picardo's last tip is another to consider for your classroom. I think incorporating personal devices, like cell phones or iPods, is really great idea and important. I think that everyone should follow Mr. Picardo's tips. They are all useful to the classroom.

There were two tips that Mr. Picardo mentioned that I was not familiar with. The first one was Tip #4. I have never heard of the websites he listed. I also never thought about creating interactive exercises, but I can see how they can be helpful especially when used with an interactive whiteboard. The second tip I was unfamiliar with was Tip #9. I thought I was familiar with the Internet, but I had no idea there are so many educational sites at my finger tips. I see myself using all of his tips in my classroom.