Technology in host classroom.

This was the first week of observing, and I was pleasently surprised to find a smart board in my classroom. Although, this is common in elementary classrooms now, it was not the case when I was in elementary school. The teacher used it for most of the day, she has it in the front of the room, with a chalk board on one side, and a white board on the other. The chalk board space is used to hold up items with magnets, such as the calendar. The white board is not used that much. I also learned that computer lab has been implemented as special class in multiple elementary schools, my host school included. I observed my classroom at their computer lab, and they used the technology to extend the lessons that were being taught in the classroom. It was very interesting to see the third graders, start up programs, and dive right is, just like old pros. They also used this time to play some math games, that the district had installed on the computers, which were like speed math quizes, but with no grade or pressure. The students were so excited to go to the computer lab. Having the capability to allow all of the students to use the technology to expand their knowledge of the content, and of the digital tools, is wonderful.