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Blog #10

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There were many new skills that I gained from working on Assignment 5: PowerPoint Interaction. One example of a new skill was using action buttons! One part of the assignment that was more difficult was not using linear navigation; usually in a PowerPoint, the presenter can click with their mouse through the slides. Ensuring that there were action buttons on each slide so that users could properly navigate it was something I kept in mind constantly. I also was not familiar with sound effects so that was a fun skill I gained!  I think there are many ways that teachers can implement data collection, especially surveys, in the classroom. I know that I will be a Special Education teacher so one type of survey question I would talk ask about is allergies or learning accommodations so I can make sure that my classroom is as comfortable as possible. I know that I want to work with children in grades 3-6, and I feel like students these ages can be more vocal and can give their opinions on ...
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Blog #9

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My experience with EME2040 has been very positive overall! I have enjoyed the fact that it is fully in person. There actually is a zoom option for this class, but I feel like I learn better when I am in the classroom and can access my professor easily. There is a lot that I enjoy about the classroom. For one, I really like being able to use desktop computers to do assignments during class. The screen is larger and it allows the battery on my laptop to rest. I also enjoy just being able to interact and make friends with my classmates. It is not the same when you can only see people on the screen. There is nothing that I dislike about the classroom. It is very close to my apartment so it is an easy commute and I would rather have an in-person class than on zoom. As a teacher, I want to make my classroom a comfortable place that students can enjoy while still being a learning environment.  Open Educational Resources are educational materials like text, media, and more digital assets t...
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Blog #8

There were a lot of new skills that I picked up when I designed my website using Weebly. One skill that was super important, was learning how to embed code (HTML). I did it a few times throughout my website to display my Creative Commons license, to put some YouTube videos on the parent resources page, and to show my class calendar. I did like the room for creativity that this project gave me. There were options to build your own template or create your website using an already existing one. Using the already made templates could be annoying at times because there could be a lot of blank space on the webpage, even if you were done putting all of your content on the page. I definitely am grateful for the CRAP principle.  Check out my site: Cristina's Class Site   Diigo is a very helpful tool overall. I enjoy having a resource like Diigo that gathers up informative and relevant article that my classmates find that pertain to the information we learn during class. There are some ...
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Blog #7

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I found a teacher website for Ms. Allison Robinson, a high school English and AP English at Dale Public Schools in Oklahoma. Her page is quite organized and filled with so much information. She has a profile page where it states where she went to college and what degrees she holds. There is also her contact information (like her email and classroom number). She has a calendar, a section to submit homework, class syllabi, lesson plans, notes, and more. A feature I thought was cool was her E-Notes sign up where students enter their name, phone number, email address, and which of her classes they are in so that they can receive updates about said class.    Allison Robinson's Teacher Page  I definitely think I would use a website builder, like Wix, to create a class website that is easy for students and parents to navigate. I could put important information like a schedule, newsletter, and contact information. I would also want to use Canvas or Google Classroom to keep the cl...
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Blog #6

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I think that Diigo is an excellent source that should be implemented in all forms of education. Regarding my personal experience using the tool, I thought it was easy to use. I enjoyed the fact that I was able to tag the subject of the article that I was bookmarking so that people know what they are going to use. I also like how simple the layout is so that I can see what articles my classmates bookmarked and have easy access to read them.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of blogging so far. Back in ninth grade, I took a similar class about digital literacy and my digital footprint. For that class, I was also tasked with creating a blog so it has been a relatively easy process getting back into it for EME2040. I like the leeway that I have with my blog is that I can make it colorful and add things like my Twitter and images as well. I have learned through blogging how to reflect on what topics we have spoken about in class and how to apply them in our future careers in educat...
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Blog #5

I have actually had a lot of experience using Twitter! Apart from the account I use for educational purposes, I have a personal Twitter that I have used since high school. On my personal account, I like to use Twitter to keep up with news, sports, and entertainment. For example, I follow accounts like ESPN and SportsCenter for updates in football, basketball, and hockey. On my account for school, I follow accounts that relate to my intended major, Special Education. I think Twitter is a great tool that could be used to further help me in my future career. Not only can I connect with similar individuals but I can stay up to date with the latest information and even job openings and opportunities!  The digital divide is definitely still a prevalent issue in society today. The digital divide can be described as the gap between underprivileged citizens who do not have access to the internet and those who do. I think as time progresses, schools are moving towards a more tech-friendly en...
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Blog #4

When looking at the various ELA Matrices, I decided to choose third grade. The reason I picked that level specifically was because, at least for me, I remember starting to really implement more technology into my schoolwork and assignments. One standard that stands out to me is standard LAFS.3.W.2.6. The basic idea of the standard is that students should be able to create writing, (like essays, poems, short stories, etc.), using technology with the aid of adults. They should also be able to collaborate with others. I would say that I would be able to help students with this standard. I feel pretty confident to navigate certain programs like Word or Google Docs in order to help them refine their writing skills.  Staying on track with the 3rd Grade, I decided to look at the CPALMS tools for 3rd Grade English Language Arts. One tool that stood out to me was LAFS.3.RI.2.6. It states that students should be able to write about a text through their own perspective different than the auth...
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