Integrating technology has been a large area of growth for me in 2017-18. Prior to ETEP I used a class set of Macs to teach graphic design, I showed videos consistently, I presented information via Power Point presentations, taught digital photography, and maintained an Artsonia online school art gallery.
Through ETEP and my 2017-18 internship placements I have gained a wealth of experience using the Google Platform. I have observed students using up-to-date 1:1 Technology as if there were never a time when children did not have access to computers of their own. I've used Kahoots for whole group engagement and Google Docs for small group instruction. I had students use their computers for internet research and planned for digital writing activities. Students use their 1:1 technology to take tests for Reading Street, Math, and Spelling. They use it to collaborate with each other on visual representations for science and creative stories.
I have to admit that, after using 1:1 Technology Integration in the Gen Ed classroom, the art teacher in me is a little jealous!