5/19
Lana and I met
with Samantha Parent at Hyalite Elementary School. Prior to this
meeting I wasn't sure on what the tech club was about. It was my
impression that students stayed after-school for a stand alone
tech/science based activity, ex. Robotics club. I didn't realize
that we were an addition to the after-school programing. This was no
problem, as I have ran and taught many programs like this with the
YMCA and believed that this format allowed more opportunities for
diversity in learning activities. Sam went over the guidelines and
we decided the meeting times.
She identified
that we were going to be working with around fifteen 4th
and 5th graders and their attendance was not always
predicable. Sam stated that this was an after-school program and
students could be picked-up by their parents at any time. She noted
that it was important to adjust our lesson plans accordingly.
We had access to
many technological devices (I-pads, Smart-boards, projection screens,
and the use of the library) and Sam encouraged our creativity. She
also requested prior notice if we needed additional resources.
Sam stated that
most of the students have some basic computer knowledge and have used
I-movie (almost too excessively ) with previous tech club classes.
Sam emphasized that it was important for our lessons to generate a
higher level of interaction and engagement with her students. She
didn't want the students to go to a website and just play. This
segued into lesson planning ideas and I share my “Student playlist”
lesson. Sam and Lana liked my plan and we scheduled to start the
first day of class with this getting to know you lesson
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