My ideal classroom will provide a setting where all students are comfortable, at ease, eager to learn, and have fun all at the same time. I want the students in my classroom to feel like they are an important part of a group reaching a common goal together. I plan to teach students how to respect everyone in the class and the ideas that they bring. I will reach out to each student so that they know they are a special and an important part of the classroom by allowing them to speak, to interact, and to share as much as possible.  With this students will come to class excited and wondering what they might do today because each day is a different learning experience.

Technology has many advantages both within the classroom and beyond. It allows for many experiences that can’t be directly provided for in the classroom. I will use technology in many aspects to provide an active and engaging environment for students.  Outside the classroom, technology allows me to reach students and parents in many ways. For instance, I will set up wikis and websites to provide open communication between teachers, students, and parents.  This same technology will also provide learning opportunities and further content instruction for students outside the classroom.  There are many options when considering technology, but it is important to make sure that the technology used supports and enhances the content being taught.  Technology can be over used so it is important to find a good balance when using technology.

As a daily practice, I want to challenge students to take lessons and ideas to the next level of thinking.  In order to do this I will provide many opportunities for group collaboration and discussion.  I feel that taking learning experiences, analyzing them, and discussing them with others provides a more lasting experience that will stay with the students.

Each student is individual with different needs and learning abilities.  I will provide many styles of instruction and diverse learning opportunities to meet the needs of my students and provide the best learning environment within my class.