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Blog Post #9

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 A simple definition of 'distance learning' is when students are learning but are not being taught in a physical classroom with teachers and students present. I have experienced distance learning. My junior year was half distance learning. I would be at home while some classmates were in the physical classroom. I did not like distance learning because I could not learn over a computer. With my ADHD, I have found listening extremely difficult while not physically in a classroom. In fact, as soon as the option to be fully in the classroom, I signed up for it because my grades were slipping and it was because it was impossible for me to learn over Zoom. If I had to do some distance learning, it would be essential. I would understand students who cannot focus while learning over Zoom and provide the necessary options to ensure they get the information they need.      The Open Educational Resources are legally open by the Creative Commons License. This means that anyone c...
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Blog Post #8

    I really enjoyed Re's sharing of their experience in class. It's one thing to listen to an able-bodied person explain how to make your work accessible. However, hearing it from someone who experiences it daily makes it stick. I enjoyed them giving us insight into the bumps they've had to overcome in school and examples of things we, as educators, might've overlooked. I didn't realize that screen readers wouldn't work on a PDF document. As a future Special Education teacher, it is essential that every child in my classroom has access to the support, materials, and more that is needed for their success. I want to make sure that, as an educator, I provide support for them.      Honestly, I did not enjoy working with Diigo and don't see myself using it in the future. It was a lot of work, and it was just a hassle. I didn't learn any tips or tricks because I was trying to figure out everything I needed so I wouldn't have to use it any longer. I wouldn...
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Blog Post #7

 Schools having separate teacher pages is a fantastic idea. Looking at your teacher and learning a little bit about them before your first day or meeting the teacher could benefit many students and even parents. The teacher's website I looked at was named Mrs. Frank. She's a fourth-grade teacher in the Leon County School District. She had many sections on her website, those included- a welcome page, "Meet the Teacher," student resources, important documents, class assignments, as well as a class calendar. Her page was set up very well and provided much information. Some of the things on her page were restricted access. However, her page was set up the best based on all the websites I previewed.  The link: https://www.leonschools.net/Page/5684 I envision myself using a lot of technology in my classroom. If used the right way, technology can help students and teachers. I would use technology to create newsletters for my student's parents, write emails, create lesson...
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Blog #6

 Happy Friday! :) My initial experience with Diigo was average. Any time a new tool is introduced, I have a hard time understanding it, but when I can understand the purpose and the basics of using it, it's accessible from there. Diigo specifically has not brought me any trouble, the only "trouble" I've had with Diigo is adding it as an extension, but that's only because I forgot I had to use it via Google Chrome to make it work. Other than that, it's been an excellent platform to use. I enjoy seeing what articles my other classmates have found.  I have really enjoyed using Blogger. I love reading what my classmates say about the different technology in our classroom. It helps to see these technologies from a different perspective and helps me understand how differently people view things. I've enjoyed the time I get to spend blogging. It's time I get to sit down and answer a few prompts and just type. It's sort of my "me time." I recomme...
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Blog Post #5

    My early experiences with Twitter were mainly focused on how to use the app and what everything does. I have a personal Twitter, but I rarely use it. It's just not something I need in my daily life. For this class, I have only really used it to follow people and get credit for it. I'm not sure how helpful Twitter would be to me in my future career. I'm not sure if there is something I'm missing when it comes to the use of the app and how it might be beneficial to me as a teacher, but I just don't see where it would be a "holy grail" for me and my classroom.      The digital divide is an obstacle in most schools. This causes students to lack knowledge about technology and can put them behind in their future. Most jobs and higher-level schooling requires computer access, and if you don't know the basics of computers, it could be tough to teach yourself how to use a computer while also balancing the in-class work. In my schools, we were always fortuna...
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Blog Post #4

    I chose the 3rd to 5th-grade computer science course for Microsoft word. I feel as thought I'd be able to implement this into a third grade class. With enough explanation and guidance, anything can be possible. However, based on my current skill set, I wonder if I would be able to give a thourough enough explanation and be able to answer students' questions. I need to spend more time using Microsoft word to better understand.       The CPALMS website is a fantastic tool for educators. It would be a great way to get reliable sources and lesson plans all in one place. I would definitely use this website in my own classroom and even recommend it to other teachers. The range of grade levels and different teaching subjects is really beneficial, I appreciate that it doesn't just focus on one subject or grade level. I love how many options there are as well.      Most of the searching tools we learned about this week I didn't know. I have used them s...
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Blog Post #3

    Fair use can be described as using copyrighted work without the owner's permission, and copyright is an exclusive legal right generally used for companies and such. I would use sites with free images and information to avoid all copyright claims. I would use websites that provide access to materials and such for my classroom.      The two problems I chose were the need for more funding and cyberbullying. The need for more funding could be resolved by applying for grants. There are typically a lot of companies that want to help teachers and are willing to "sponsor a classroom." For cyberbullying, it's essential to teach children how to be respectful online right when they start getting introduced to technology. It's essential to teach them it's wrong so they can avoid it.      Before working on the Newsletter Assignment, I had never worked in Microsoft Word. So beyond learning the basics of Word, the trick I liked the most was that it has word ...
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