Blog Journal 3

Since the use of language, in general, is multifaceted and multidisciplinary there are many areas of ELA standards that I feel I could implement in my classroom. However, stating this also goes to show that the fluidity of English also makes me limited to what standard I "truly" know how to use in my classroom. On the ELA Standards and Technology Matrix for Grades 6-12, I believe I would do a decent job at using technologies like Google maps and Google books. Creating maps, using Time magazines online, and TeacherTube I believe I could master as well, but technology always has a bit of a learning curve. I think I could use all of these technologies to strengthen English and grammar in my students, but I would have to practice.

In the CPALMS educator tool kit, I found many tools that would be extremely useful for 6th-grade geography. There are many boxes that include lesson plans related to STEM technologies. One that I would really enjoy is "3D printing pizza in Space!" when discussing earth science. Students would learn about protein and nutrition by examining NASA scientists and the explorations of 3D printing food. I think this is something that would make learning really fun for kids because the ideas would keep them engaged.

When reflecting on the newsletter design, I really liked it because I actually created a useful template for my future class. I actually learned how to used MS shapes and how to alter them in order to make my own banner which I thought was really neat. It is an easy method I can recurrently use in the future. Something I would change is to offer a couple different ways, maybe videos in canvas, to use certain tools. Although I can research how to do it on my own, there are always better ways to be efficient. Maybe not for the newsletter, but later in the semester I think it would be useful to have specific videos to reference.

Blog Journal 2

As a student, MS Word is a software that I use religiously in college. It is necessary in order to write papers, discussion boards, and different kinds of writing assignments. When I was younger I saw my teachers use it in order to write certain messages around the classroom when smartboards and other tech weren't as popular.  Other than that, my experience with word has been mostly personal. It is not an interactive software like what you can do with Google and share it with multiple people.

As far as copyright goes it has become clear to me that as you get older this becomes stricter. The punishment for copyright can be severe and it is not something to be messed with. I have learned from my own experiences that citing and crediting people where credit is due is important. I think a good place to start when teaching my own students about copyright is to be sympathetic. "How would you feel if you worked very ahrdly on something and then someone stole it form you?"  I would create a platform for making them understand its importance and how they can properly credit people. A video like the one we watched in class would be super helpful.

The first issue I would like to address is cyberbullying. In order to prevent this, it is important to create a safe space in your classroom and let kids know that they can talk to you if they are ever being insulted or threatened. As a teacher, there is only so much you can do, but knowing about the situation can let you manage it. A lesson about kindness, morals, and the harsh side effects of bullying is a good place to start. The second issue is decreased productivity. When this issue arises it is important to communicate with your students and find out if the problem has to do with disinterest or because they just do not understand. With technology for example, maybe a student does not know how to maneuver it. In this case, it is critical to set time aside to instruct your students properly so that they do not fall behind. Asking about topics that interest them also helps.

Blog Journal 1

What influences students and teachers to use technology in the classroom has to do with the objective perspective of learning. Technology is important for both parties to learn more content at a faster pace because of the factors that encompass education in the present day. By collaborating with students and implementing new technologies in the classroom, this allows for a better classroom experience as a whole. The ISTE standards we reviewed in class are important to follow and learn from because it will deepen student practices and allow them to become more empowered learners.

When reflecting on the ISTE standards for educators it is clear that there are many skills a teacher can use to his/her advantage when working with technology. One standard that specifically stood out to me is the category of the learner, specifically 1a. Based on what I read it is critical for the teacher to stay updated with new technological changes and software updates. To be a great teacher you must remain a great student. To "learn about, test and add into regular practice a variety of proving, promising and emerging learning strategies with technologies" will allow for a stronger and more advanced classroom environment. I agree with this statement because it is important not to fall behind. One standard that I felt was more out of my skill set was that of the designer, 5a. It talks about designing new technological methods for students to learn. I feel that this is a weakness of mine only because its not something I usually do, but I hope to get stronger in this area by the end of the semester.

The term "digital native" refers to those who have grown up in this present generation of technology. Now and days it is common to see children with tablets whereas when I was a child it was not as advanced yet. I would consider myself someone who is a digital native because I was still exposed to advancing technology from a young age. I agree that the term digital native is appropriate for today's youth because of this. There is definitely a big difference between digital immigrants and digital natives because it can alter the learning experience of a classroom. Even here at fsu, it is obvious to see when an older teacher is struggling with the website and how to operate it.  It slows down the flow of the lesson and makes everything harder for everyone. Since I am a person coming straight out of college I do not think there will be too many technological issues in my classroom from the start, but it is natural that they will occur as I go. It is important for me to continuously learn so that I can keep up with my students.

Citations: https://www.iste.org/standards/for-educators