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** 1. **** What types of technology have you used for your classroom? **
====The technologies I have used are the Elmo (projector), Progress Book, Smart board. Online jeopardy games and internet games which are suitable for all grade levels. ====

** 2. **** What are your opinions of using technology in the classroom? **
====Using technology in the classroom have elevated teaching. Students are more focused and engaged. Using clickers gives instant feedback which helps with teaching strategies that student may or may not know. ====

** 3. **** Have you considered using video games for teaching your student? **
====Yes. But at this time we are not permitted to use video games. ====

** 4. **** If so, why? If not, please describe your reasoning. **

Video games help keep students engaged and help with cognitive comprehension
** 5. **** After going through the game, what are your thoughts on the prototype? Please consider: did the project have a goal? Were directions clear? **

Yes,.I thought the prototype was engaging. Each area contained fun (engaging) factual information. The quick quizzes were concise but went just a little to fast.

** 6. **** If you were going to use a finished product in your classroom, when would you allow students to use the VIE? Will it be towards the end of your thematic unit, during earlier stages, for example? **

Both, Using the VIE during the early stage would help student with their projects and to acquire additional information. For an example, I am introducing a unit on lightning. I could gather fact about the different types of lightning, atoms,etc., and how often lightning strike. After all that information is gathered, students can then develop a prototype and then take an actual fact finding tour. The actual program they will potentially developed can be used as the assessment for the entire unit.

** 7. **** What items would you think would make the finished VIE more interactive and engaging for students? **

More time (between talk bubbles) so the kids can have thinking or processing time.

** 8. **** What did you like about the VIE? **

I liked the colors. They were vibrant and the animals were graphic. Student would find this VIE interesting and will be apt to continue to learn.

** 9. **** Do feel the VIE would engage the students more than traditional learning materials? Please explain why or why not? ** Yes. Especially when teaching a unit on the Tundra or dessert. Actually learning and develop fun fact to put into such a program would enhance their learning.

** 10. **** Do feel the VIE would engage the students more than traditional learning materials? Please explain why or why not? ** Yes and no. It all hinges on what is being taught and what goals the teacher is implementing. Sometimes paper and pencil is the way to go. Balance is the key.

** 11. **** If you have any other comments, please fill in the box here. ** None