Last year, I was very fortunate to have an Elmo and projector in my classroom. It enhanced my teaching and student learning, and I wasn't sure how I'd do without it once I left and headed for the big city. I was hopeful for the possibility of technology - I mean, if small town Kansas has Elmos, what does the big city have? I knew I probably wouldn't be so lucky, but I can dream, right?
When I arrived for the first day of orientation at my school, the principals were trying to figure out how to use this thing called the Elmo... New, exciting, and very cool... for them. I was annoyed that they didn't know how to just use the thing that became a part of my everyday last year. I was afraid of what this school was lacking in technology... I was also hopeful. Since they made it look so hard, people might not ask to borrow it. This would leave it open for me. Today. I Pounced on it. Ms. B has fallen in love, and the Elmo is locked in our closet for another day. We are hoping to get to the point that we keep it until someone else comes and gets it from us. Otherwise, it just sits in the principal's closet not being used. My school loves their technology. Mostly, they love their technology as a display. The idea of technology in the classroom doesn't quite make any sense. Gotta love NY teaching.
Wish I just owned my own Elmo and Projector. Why does the cost of technology have to be too much for this teacher's pocket? I need to find a grant... in my "free" time.
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