Mary's World

       I have been using twitter since the year 2013 and would consider myself a pretty fluent user. I find twitter to be one of the best platforms to have conversations and share/find information. Although I always knew twitter was home to countless different hashtags and subjects of tweets to explore, I was still shocked to see the surplus of new and constantly updating conversation going on in the education communities. This could be extremely beneficial in my future career as a way to ask questions, get advice, and share my own tips in whatever field I am pursuing.       Digital divide has proven to have a large impact on student success. Students who have access to updated (or any) technology outside of school will be better equipped to incorporate it into the academics/work later on. The digital divide is often caused by economic disadvantages that prevent families from being able to afford new devices, wifi, data, etc. As a teacher it is ve...

     The ELA technology standards are in place to help students learn how to implement technology into their educational/professional work. LAFS.7.SL.2.5 (7th grade) requires educators to implement multimedia/visual components into their presentations/lessons. During past school assignments I have loved using graphics, slideshows, posters, etc. to make presentations and lessons more exciting; we also practiced using graphics and posters in our newsletter assignment, which I had very little to no trouble with! As a student who has dealt with these components on multiple occasions, I can see how important this standard is when creating an effective and comfortable learning environment. Based on my current skills and the observation above I think I am very prepared to implement this standard and am excited to expand my knowledge on how to do more within it!      One resource available in the CPALMS (7th grade, English) that stood out to me was an interactive s...

   Copyright protects an author/creator’s work to ensure that it won’t be sold or redistributed without giving proper credit. Fair Use makes it easy to use copyrighted materials without receiving permission from the creator. This only applies when the use of the copyrighted material meets the Fair Use guidelines/limits. When using copyrighted resources in the classroom, teachers often focus on the most vital information provided to ensure they are following the Fair Use guidelines. It’s extremely important that teachers incorporate the material into their lesson instead of relying solely on that resource. This also helps teach the students that it is okay to refer to outside sources as long as most of your work is based on your own ideas/knowledge.       Cyberbullying has been an issue in most schools since the implementation of technology into the classroom. Many young people seem to believe that a computer/tablet screen acts as a shield when interacting w...

     Throughout elementary and middle  school,  I took computer classes that focused on proficiency with Word, Excel, Paint, and  PowerPoint.  Within about a year of use, I began to feel very comfortable with the systems.  In high school we switched to using google application like google docs, slides, and  Gmail . I personally think that the google applications are much mor e user friendly and easier to navigate than  Microsoft .  When I began classes at  FSU,  I was forced to return to using Microsoft applications  and  am glad I retained the skills I learned many years ago in elementary and middle school.  I think it is very useful to know your way around both systems so that you are not behind in any different academic/work environments.        All  the ISTE Standard for educators are necessary for a proper learning environment, but I think the citizen standard i s especially imp...

     Hello like minded individuals! We must have crossed paths here for some good reason. I am originally from Fort Myers and am attending FSU in pursuit of a degree in English as well as a minor in education. I spent my freshman year of college at FAU, but decided to transfer here after a very uneventful and somewhat depressing year as a college student in a town full of retirees. I have been very positive throughout my start here in Tallahassee and, although everything is online, I am very excited for what this semester will bring!     Beginning in middle school, I was required to take computer and typing proficiency classes. We learned basic technological skills such as using word, excel, paint, etc. When I entered high school we began using iPads for all schoolwork, note taking, and textbooks/reading. I believe this is a very useful tactic to introduce students to the more technologically advanced setting that comes along in college. In high s...