My experience with Twitter so far has been positive. I really enjoy the app and it is very easy to use. I have learned new forms of communication with my academic peers as well as up and coming technology that can be used in a classroom setting. There are many benefits for Twitter; such as easy and fast communication, access to news and other important information, as well as entertainment. So far I have not experienced any issues with Twitter as I have been using it for years and know how the app works.
I enjoyed the web design assignment as it allows me to be creative. I know I will probably create my own website when I become a teacher to keep all my announcements and events in order as young children tend to forget or lose paper announcements. I really liked this assignment as I know I will use this in the future. Next time I want to make it more esthetically pleasing and easier to access and use. Overall I think this was a great assignment. http://graysonhefner.weebly.com/
Assistive and adaptive technology is used in the classroom for anyone who has a disability or learning problem. It can be anything from a piece of cardboard to a smart computer. It is designed to help students learn material in a new way that they can understand. I have used assistive technology as it could be anything assistive. I have used special learning programs to help me learn math and typing, both I was not great at, that really helped me learn and now I can type without looking and accomplish math problems I never knew I could. My brother also has used assistive technology as he is dyslexic and needed new forms of skills and tools to help him to learn how to read with his disability. Some challenges in the classroom would be when to integrate the technology and with whom.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
ILP Design Piktochart
For my ILP I chose to do an infographic about my future classroom. I put my contact information as well as some information about upcoming events and meetings throughout the year. I used the tools provided to create a fun and engaging infographic for both the parents and the students use.
https://create.piktochart.com/output/33685592-new-piktochart
https://create.piktochart.com/output/33685592-new-piktochart
Blog Journal #6
I went onto Julington Creek Elementary School's website and found many helpful links and tools that I would need if I were a parent of a child at the school or even looking at sending my kids there. The public information I found on the site included the lunch schedule and prices, the dress code, the newsletter, important links to events, a school calendar, and much more. This would be a helpful tool for parents who have small questions that need to be answered instead of calling and asking the school. If you cannot find what you are looking for then there is the contact information provided to be able to contact the school. https://www-jce.stjohns.k12.fl.us/parents/
In the classroom I envision myself using technology very often. It not only will make my classroom run smoother, but it will also benefit me and my students. I plan on using Microsoft Office, Classroom Dojo, and whatever my school can provide me with (hopefully a smartboard). I plan on utilizing any technology I can get my hands on as I know it will make teaching more interactive and fun for my students. Since I plan on teaching special education, I know intergrading technology will be vital in my classroom as some of my students may only communicate through typing or another form of communication.
In the Technology Sandbox I saw many tools I could use in the classroom. I really liked the big interactive screen that can be adjusted for height that can be used for many outlets and subjects. It is a very versatile and fun way for students to learn without really realizing it. I also liked the virtual reality headset as it could be used for a multitude of things such as visiting the dinosaurs or space for certain science units.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Blog Journal #5
So far Diigo has been an amazing tool. I like how I can just annotate any website because sometimes there is a lot of information on websites that I do not need. I also like that I can share the websites in an easy and effective matter. Sometimes Diigo can be confusing to use but so far I really enjoy the tool and plan to install it on every laptop/computer I have and will get.
So far I enjoy blogging. It puts me a little outside my comfort zone which I enjoy and it is interesting to read about new things and then get to write about it in my own voice. Sometimes it can be tedious but I do not really mind it. I have learned a lot about certain technologies in my blogging process which really interests me as I plan on being a teacher so I like to learn about potential technologies I can utilize in my classroom.
I really like Class Dojo. I think it is a good tool for younger classrooms as it works in a token based style that has consequences for the individual and the classroom as a whole. It promotes and rewards good behaviors that will stay with the children forever. It also teaches them accountability when the whole classroom gets into trouble.
https://www.classdojo.com/
So far I enjoy blogging. It puts me a little outside my comfort zone which I enjoy and it is interesting to read about new things and then get to write about it in my own voice. Sometimes it can be tedious but I do not really mind it. I have learned a lot about certain technologies in my blogging process which really interests me as I plan on being a teacher so I like to learn about potential technologies I can utilize in my classroom.
I really like Class Dojo. I think it is a good tool for younger classrooms as it works in a token based style that has consequences for the individual and the classroom as a whole. It promotes and rewards good behaviors that will stay with the children forever. It also teaches them accountability when the whole classroom gets into trouble.
https://www.classdojo.com/
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Blog Journal #4
Using Twitter for this class is very beneficial. Many people post about educational technology each and every day, with new and innovative things we can use in the classroom. I like to go through all the #EME2040 to see what my classmates and other people taking this class have to say. I also like to look at what the professors tweet about because most of it is very interesting. Twitter may be helpful in my future career as it will announce all the latest classroom technology that I can try out in my classroom. It can also help me establish connections that can help me in my career.
The digital divide affects student success because the students who do not have access to computers or other technology would fall behind in such an advanced world of technology as they would lack the skills needed to work with technology. Some causes of the digital divide would be budgeting and funding in schools. If a school cannot afford the technology then they will not get it for the students. As a classroom teacher my job may be a bit harder as I would lack the technology of an advanced classroom. Also it would be difficult getting the students ahead without the proper technology as they will fall behind in the real world.
Software is important for student's learning as they will most likely need software in adulthood. I would teach them Microsoft Office as that is both an important tool in school and in future jobs. I would also teach them the Adobe collection including photoshop and inDesign as they are not only fun to play around with but also a tool for future jobs. Office is an essential tool for any environment, as it is very versatile and easy to use. It has thousands of purposes and is required for many jobs.
The digital divide affects student success because the students who do not have access to computers or other technology would fall behind in such an advanced world of technology as they would lack the skills needed to work with technology. Some causes of the digital divide would be budgeting and funding in schools. If a school cannot afford the technology then they will not get it for the students. As a classroom teacher my job may be a bit harder as I would lack the technology of an advanced classroom. Also it would be difficult getting the students ahead without the proper technology as they will fall behind in the real world.
Software is important for student's learning as they will most likely need software in adulthood. I would teach them Microsoft Office as that is both an important tool in school and in future jobs. I would also teach them the Adobe collection including photoshop and inDesign as they are not only fun to play around with but also a tool for future jobs. Office is an essential tool for any environment, as it is very versatile and easy to use. It has thousands of purposes and is required for many jobs.
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