International Teacher Education Conference 2014 1

International Teacher Education Conference 2014
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
I could see it is really important to show consistency working with children. The routines and teacher actions
as models support children to act independently and reinforce responsibility. By analyzing the difference of
culture associated with the way technology and media is used, I had a better understanding after visiting some
schools in the UK and comparing my work in Brazil. The cultural difference affects the way we act, we behave,
we think and the manner in which we expect things.
In my opinion, not only the use of the blog but the use of smart boards, laptops and any other kind of
technology could show me how different resources can be used to encourage independence and motivate
children to enhance their learning and take active part on it. This is a very important issue that came out during
my practice throughout this year: children need to be part of the planning process. As stated by Collette Drifte,
the children need to:
• Understand the importance of information;
• express their feelings;
• participate in discussions;
• indicate their choices.
During my experience using the blog, these issues above sustained my practice and provide me that even
young kids have appropriate and significant information about themselves and their vision of their situation. I
gave them the information and support needed, I offered a supportive environment. I listened to them.
Once again I see I could promote an environment where children could work independently, feeling that they
have some control over their learning. Besides that, it is vital to say that, motivated, children enhance their
learning especially regarding their writing skills.
I can conclude that the use of the blog and the good practices I saw in England, regarding the use of
technology in the classrooms, are able to enhance teaching and learning.
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