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I personally do not use Microsoft Word very often because I prefer Google Docs, as it saves automatically and can be accessed from anywhere. In the past, I have seen teachers use Microsoft Word to show information and create tests. I currently have a teacher who uses Word to create study guides and even the notes that we use in class. I think that word Documents tend to look bulky and wordy, so I rather see things in powerpoints and pdf documents. I think that word documents should only be used for writing papers and things of that nature because there is usually a much better technology that can do something.

In my EWM classes, we talk a lot about Copyright and Intellectual property, so I think I have some knowledge about it. In past projects, I have used the copyrighted property and just attained “educational use” to it so that I would not get into trouble. I think It’s important to have these rules in place but I also think that they should be fair. As a teacher, I would probably use copyrighted information but give credit where credit is due. I think in the educational sphere it is ok to use copyrighted information because it is most likely for a good purpose. Some students may not know how to or have access to create certain elements so using copyrighted information could also be helpful for projects and learning.

The Digital Divide is a big issue that I think students in the classroom will be facing. I would try to create assignments and projects that allowed them to use open and free resources, that the school may provide. I also think that allowing them to have open-ended projects that forced them to be creative would be a good idea so that they could do as they please with the resources that they have. As far as cyberbullying goes, I think it would be important to gain trust with students so that they may be open to telling you the things that are happening. I don’t think it’s ethical to monitor their social media, but I do think teachers could have some input into their social media in general. I think that teaching students about copyright would be a good way for them to learn and put it in practice. Giving them projects and assignments that required them to cite their sources and state why they needed that specific source.

Blog Post 1 Digital Narrative

Students and teachers need technology in the classroom because it helps to make lives easier. Showing a video of osmosis while talking about osmosis in a science class allows students to visualize the process, and understand it better. As we live in a world of Technology it is important that students grow up with a sense of understanding technology so that they can continue to live in a world with technology.

I think that the ISTE standards are important for educators to understand. Not every teacher needs to be the most fluent Technology user but they should have some form of competency so that they can be on par with their students, and in turn, challenge their students. I personally resonate with the Designer Standard. As a Creative-minded person, I am going to strive to enable technology to present in my future classroom but to do it in creative ways. I do not want students to feel constricted to doing projects and papers in the same way they have been doing them before. I think that being an Analyst will be hard because I have never been good at analyzing data and understanding what is actually happening, and if I am making any changes. I think it could be hard for me to be subjective about data, and it can sometimes be hard to gauge what improvements have actually been made.

I think that Digital Native is a good term for today’s youth but I do not think that we should assume all digital natives have the same level of competency for technology. I think that Digital Native is just someone who grows up in an era where technology is more prominent and continuously growing. There are still issues with access to these technologies that prohibit every digital native from being completely fluent with technology. Growing up, even though I would probably be considered a digital native there were digital immigrants like my uncle who I went to for technology help. Now as an adult I have learned so much and there are so many technological realms in which I can probably my uncle in learning. I think Digital natives tend to be more receptive to change because we grew up in a time when technology was and still is consistently changing so that allows us to learn quickly if we’ve always had access to technology. Teachers who have not been the best with technology usually don't inhibit your actual learning experience but I do think it can inhibit your creativity. As a student, you may feel limited in what you can do if your teacher limits the way they teach. I anticipate that I will be on par with my students technologically, and in some ways more fluent. I say this because I have always been good with technology and have often had access to it, I don’t think that a lot of students that I foresee myself working with will have had the same access.

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Introduction

    Hello Everyone, My Name is Princess. I am a Senior from South Florida studying Media Communications and Editing, Writing, & Media. I am also working on getting my minor in Education. My favorite things to do are reading, shopping, and scrolling through Twitter. I also enjoy binge-watching, some of my favorite shows are You, The Office, New Girl, Game of Thrones, Insecure, and Parks and Recreation. On campus, I am involved in SGA through the Women Student Union and am also a tour guide. I also have a podcast called Tea With P. :)

Technology 

As an Editing, Writing, & Media major I have been encouraged to use technology in creative and new ways to create projects and assignments. I think that the major has helped me to become comfortable with Technology especially as it pertains to creative projects. I have created websites, documentaries, podcasts, and other creative projects using technology. With that being said I think that I have basic skills on technology and moderate skills on social media and creative sites, but I still need to learn more about Technology as it relates to schools and teaching.

I hope to learn more about technology in general and how it used in the classroom from a teachers perspective. I only have knowledge from a students perspective, so I want to know if there is anything that may differ. Do Teachers have different tricks or tips for teaching with powerpoint? How do Teachers use excel for grading? What ways can we incorporate social media and fun technology into our classrooms? Does technology in the classroom look different at different grades in school? Overall I would just like a broader understanding of how to be a teacher who relates to their students through technology and uses all of her resources in the classroom.