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Concern 1-
===Reading is an important part of a young child's life. In reading, many students at the first or second grade level have difficulty comprehending what they are reading. At home reading practice is best for students to be successful with their reading. With the new technology and reading practice offered, it is hard to monitor that students are doing their at home reading.===

Concern 2-
===Technology is becoming a large part of the everyday classroom. With the use of smartboards, powerpoint, etc. this makes it much easier to teach fun lessons and give a new way to present information. My concern is that students will lose valuable time reading from a book with this new focus on technology. I wouldn't want it to take away from reading an actual book. The kindle technology is great, but I would like for students to experience reading with the physical book in hand.===

Concern 3-
===I am concerned with students having reading assignments online and perhaps not having the programs needed at their house or their parents knowledge to help them with that assignment if the child needed help. Online reading can be very beneficial and time saving, but if the student does not have a computer at home or the help they need, this could be a challenge.===

Suggestion 1-
===It is important for teachers and parents to have a strong relationship and to be able to have good communication. Having at home reading logs that parents sign off on would be beneficial to ensure that students are doing their reading at home.===

Suggestion 2-
===I believe that technology in recent years will have a great impact on the learning in the classroom. It is also important, however, to keep old traditions and practices like reading from a physical book because I believe that is the foundation for learning to read. In my class, I want to make sure students get multiple methods of learning to read.===

Suggestion 3-
===I believe that it is vital to work with families and figure out individual needs for the child. If a child didn't have something that they needed to do homework or assignments, then it is my job as an educator to figure out another option. We have computers in the classroom that the child can use and I woud monitor the child and make sure that each student had the same opportunities as the others.===

__Helpful Links:__
__[|ABCya!]__This website is a fun, interactive page for students to practice their letters, spelling, reading skills and so much more!

[|Starfall] This website has so many books for students to read as well as fun interactive activities to go along with that book!

[|Jumpstart] This website is great and helps students learn how to make words, practice spelling, etc!