Showcase Teacher: Sue Beardsley!

Sue Beardsley is part of the Third Grade Team at Sommer Elementary. She values technology and powerful tool that it provides for teaching and learning. Ms. Beardsley is always looking for new ways to integrate technology into her lessons.

Here are a few ways that she uses technology:

• PhotoStory
• Powerpoint
• Online Math websites
• Document Camera
• Multimedia
• Video clips
• Envision Math
• STEMScopes

What is a favorite lesson that you do that incorporates technology?
I plan a day at the park using map skills. The students map an amusement park not in Texas and then plan their day there including lunch stops, money stops, restroom stops, etc.

What is the one instructional technology that you feel you could no longer live without?
The document camera

If wishes could come true, what technology would you ant to have available in your classroom to enhance instruction?
A Promethean Board

What are your thoughts on using technology in the classroom as part of instruction?
Integral! The reality for the kids in the classroom.

Check out Ms. Beardsley's website!