Friday, October 23, 2009

Professional Development Plan

Owl and Mouse is a great site for children. This website has it all even FREE software for your computers. They have interactive maps from all over. They have Learn to read software for you children that are free. They also have puzzles that will help them learn to read and learn geography. The maps teach with sound and voice. They give lots of printable resources such as classroom maps or for individual students. For children learning to read or need help with their phonics they have FREE software. I downloaded it for my daughter and she really likes it because she can make her own medieval castle and learn to read at the same time. They have help with letter blends that are all interactive. Also yo can make you own farm and it helps learn animals and how to spell and read the names.

I would like to learn about integrating all sorts of software in my class for my students because they need to be able to have variety and choose what is best for them. I know at the school I am at right now they have one program for reading and one program for math for the 2nd graders and I think that is not even options. I think little children will get tired and bored of programs that they have day in and day out. I want to be able to keep them interested in learning and in technology.

Name of Website: Owl & Mouse
URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/owlmouse.htm

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