The use of technology at Shirley Warren School was an
interesting experience for me and one that I found very rewarding. The way in
which the school integrates digital technology within the curriculum in order
to achieve curriculum goals surprised me in its simplicity and witnessing the
work that the children produced was an exciting moment. Shirley Warren School not
only uses the technology effectively but also in innovative ways. The recording
studio was a highlight for me and I would have liked to have seen it in full
operation.
The thing that surprised me the most was the way in which
all year groups use the technology available and that it is free for the
teachers to use in any way that they see fit. This would also present its
biggest challenge to me as I would struggle at the moment to find ways of using
it as effectively as they have. However I would not shy away from this and
would see it as an obstacle to be overcome.
Working with the two teachers, Tom and Jess, was an eye
opening experience and the enthusiasm that they had for using digital
technology and media was refreshing. However I would like to know whether all
of the teachers are this enthusiastic about it or whether they rely on them to
deliver the subject content.
I would have liked to have spent some time with the children
today and found out their views on the use of digital technology at the school
and whether they believe it to be a good thing or just see it as part of their
normal schooling. I would also have liked to see what they thought about being
at a school that did not use technology as much as they do at Shirley Warren.
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