Use of Technology in Grade School

  • Teacher Using CD Player

    Teacher Using CD Player

    My kindergarten teacher used a CD player and CDs to play educational songs that we could memorize and enjoy.
  • Overhead Projector

    Overhead Projector

    In first grade, my teacher would use an overhead projector with sheets to go over the classroom lessons and activities.
  • Computer Lab Time

    Computer Lab Time

    In second grade, we were using computers in the computer lab. We had to be taken from our regular class to the computer lab. It was often when we were sent to the Starfall website to practice our reading skills.
  • Computer Lab Typing Practice

    Computer Lab Typing Practice

    As a class, we would have a designated time slot to go to the computer lab. In third grade, we would practice typing skills on specific websites and with keyboard covers.
  • Research Done Online

    Research Done Online

    In fifth grade, we had a country research project. Instead of going to the library to find books, we were taken to the computer lab where we were able to go on the internet and find information about our country.
  • Standardized Testing

    Standardized Testing

    In sixth grade, we were given computers to complete standardized tests. We would log in with our information, and depending on which subject it was, we either began reading or needed to type.