Mrs. Camara's Technology Page

My name is Valerie Camara and I am a licensed elementary school teacher. I graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2020 with my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Spanish. I have experience working in New Bedford, Brockton, Taunton and Bridgewater school districts. I am currently enrolled in BSU's Elementary Education with a Professional License in Applied Technology in Elementary Education. I am also currently a 4th Grade Teacher in New Bedford, MA. and I love watching my students learn and discover new things everyday. 

As a 4th grade teacher, the importance of teaching with technology has become ever so prevalent in the past few school years. Not only has technology played a huge role in students lives outside of the classroom but it has played a huge part in education as well. Technology is not just a tool to enhance learning, it can be used to help students realize their potential to become creators in this ever changing world. 

I always ensure that my lessons involve multiple learning modalities so that students learn through their preferred learning style. I believe students of the 21st Century need more than just knowledge. Students need to have critical and creative thinking skills so that they can compete for the jobs of the future. To encourage a critical thinking approach, I consistently ask my students to analyze concepts that I teach from multiple competing perspectives. I regularly use technology in the classroom, I first reflect on how to use technology to help extend learning. I see technology as a ‘cognitive tool’ that shouldn’t be used just as a gimmick. Rather, I use technology when it can help students to extend their thinking and learn more than if they hadn’t had technology in the lessons.

This website is designed to help other teachers explore the world of technology and how it can be used in their classrooms. As you explore this website you will find many different ways to incorporate technology into education. Enjoy!