Portfolio of Sara Benjamin
About Me 
My name is Sara Benjamin. I'm
a senior at Montana State University in the Elementary Education program.
I'm planning on graduating with my Bachelors of Science in approx. 1 year.
After I receive my Bachelors, I hope to go back for my Masters degree in
Computer Science. I'm interested in teaching computers and possibly
someday designing computer programs for kids. I am currently in my second semester as a para-professional and am enjoying my experiences immensely.
My Teaching Philosophy
I truly believe in giving our kids the very best chance to succeed in life that we can. I believe that giving them opportunity to explore and create their individual learning environment will help them excel. I tend to have a constructivist style of teaching. I feel it's important for kids to explore, investigate, and use their curiosity and imagination to learn. It thrills me to see a student finally "get" concepts they struggle with. I enjoy watching students spread their wings and learning!
Mrs. Babcock's Class Assignment
My Guide to Computer and Software Management
Telecommunications for Teachers
The following table provides links that would be helpful to any teacher.
| Click here for MSU web page |
| Click
here for ask eric lesson plans
Lesson plans at ask eric.com, these are for all subjects and grade levels. |
| Click
here for discovery lesson plans
Lessons plans of all sorts that are found at discovery.com. |
| Armadillo
website for Acceptable Use Policies
Acceptable Use Policy examples for approppriate internet use from Armadillo website. |
| Virginia
Department of Education Acceptable use
Examples of Acceptable Use Policies used for Virginia Department of Education. |
| Teacher Chat room
Chat room set up for teacher collaboration. |
| Student Chat room
Chat room set up for students from different classrooms to collaborate. |
Digital pictures of Newport, OR over my spring break and of me snowmobilling up Bracket Creek.
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