The non-computer -based tech that I chose as a necessity for the classroom would be a CD player. This will always be important in the classroom because not only will the children be able to listen to music which helps their creativity, but children with disabilities will be able to listen to audio books. CD players are coming down in price, but they will always be important to the classroom. I plan on having one in my classroom so that the whole class can use it for listening to books. Some children learn better if they listen while reading, therefore during free reading time they may even get the option to use the CD player with headphones if I have that book on a CD available to them.
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I love the idea of having a CD player in the classroom. Children love music and this is an easy access technology that most people understand how to work. This can be used for almost every lesson plan because there are so many appropriate songs that can be used in the classroom today. I wish I would of thought of this technology!
CD players are very important. They are a great way to add "fun" to really any type of lesson! Great for listening activites. I bought some CD's at the dollar store that teach children how to say colors and numbers in Spanish, I though this would be a good start to adding multicultural experiences into my early childhood classroom!
Sharon, CD players are most definitely something that teachers can utilize successfully in the classroom. Music can be incorporated into lessons, which is absolutely a great way for students to learn a concept. You mention that students with disabilities will benefit from the CD player to learn from audio books- and this is true! Not only will they be learning to read, but they will not feel "inferior" to not understand books like the rest of the class. Good post! I know I will use one in my classroom in the future- it's an essential and relatively inexpensive way to have technology in the classroom.
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