Caroline's Blog

With my current existing knowledge, I feel prepared to teach Kindergaren, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade technology standards. These include basic level technology use such as online textbooks, smartboard use, audio recordings, and prezi presentations. I definitely have many more skills to both learn and master, so I don’t feel I would be able to teach 4th grade or higher. For example, on the 4th grade standard list, I think I would need to improve my keyboarding skills in order to be more successful. I hope to improve those skills in this class and give me the confidence needed to use them! In the CPLAMS toolkit, I liked the Punctuation Play game under the 1st grade math toolkit. The game is designed for kids to play an online soccer game that helps them learn correct punctuation. I would use this in my classroom because it’s interesting and it gets kids excited to learn more about punctuation. As a kid, I loved educational computer games because it got me more excited to learn...

As a Student, I use Microsoft word for every essay, blog, or writing of any kind. MS Word makes keeping track of my writings easy and organized. For example, I have different folders for different academic courses, and within each folder has all of my writings for that class. I have seen my teachers use MS Word my whole life, from Elementary School to College. Starting in High School, my assignments would be posted online in Microsoft Word Documents, and I would submit by work online as a Microsoft Word Document. I don’t have much experience with copyright and fair use of materials, but I’m excited to learn more about it in this course. The only experience I’ve had with copyright is on YouTube; on my YouTube channel, I don't use music that isn't mine on my videos. As a teacher, I want to encourage all of my students to create their own original work. That goes for me too, as I never want to steal anyone else’s teaching materials; I want my students to learn a curriculum that h...

In today’s growing and changing society, technology continues to advance. It’s important that teachers and students keep up with these changes, which involves the evolution of technology in the classroom. When I was in elementary school, we had old PC computers that we used occasionally. Nowadays, classrooms are filled with smartboards and chromebooks, both of which are used on a daily basis. As technology changes over time, teachers and students are influenced to continue using the newest technology to advance childrens’ learning. The ISTE is a great organization that allows teachers, educators, and students to find community through technology use worldwide. There are different standards that apply to certain groups. Some examples of these groups are teachers, students, and educational leaders. One specific standard that is meaningful to me is the Empowered Learner standard under the student group. I like this one because I feel empowered as a student that I get to attend ...