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Blog Journal #10

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  I learned a lot from completing Assignment 5 PowerPoint Interaction. For example, I learned how to hyperlink to a different page on the same PowerPoint. I also learned how to disable the “next” setting on the PowerPoint. Although I had a sound on a PowerPoint slide, it was not the correct way. I struggled figuring out how to do this. Next time, I will make sure to improve this when adding sound.  As a teacher, I will definitely use data collection (surveys) in my classroom. I may teach elementary school, therefore there is not one single subject to teach. However, I could collect data such as the student’s grades on a test. I could compare the data between my students and see the average test grade. This will help me grasp where most of my students are when understanding the class material.  I found some interesting topics while reading my classmates blog’s. I really enjoyed reading what they learned from the assignments they were given. It is interesting to see what di...

Blog Journal 9

  My experience in EME 2040 has been really good and informative. I am learning a lot of new computer and program skills I was previously unaware of. I have actually been using the skills I have learned in my other classes. I am in an in-person section, so I go to the classroom everyday. There is nothing I really dislike about my classroom experience at the moment. When I am a teacher, I will make sure to incorporate fun activities to keep my students engaged.   An open education resource is a licensed resource that is accessible for everyone and provides learning materials. An example of an open educational education resource is Librarian Chick. This website includes open resources such as educational books, quizzes, and videos. There are many options and it is very easy to navigate. Librarian Chick   I learned a lot of new skills while working on assignment 4. I learned how to record and use sound on PowerPoint. In addition, I learned how to insert transitions into...

Blog 7

  By working on the Web design assignment, I acquired many new skills. I had never created a website before and this was my first time. Because of this, I initially had some difficulty. However, while working through the process I got the hang of it and was able to finish my website. I actually had a lot of fun doing it! I like that it was easy to navigate, but I wish that there were more layout options. In the future, I will use what I learned to create a page for my classroom. This will have information about my class that is accessible to students as well as parents. https://rileyrotheme2040.weebly.com/   Working with Diigo taught me a lot. I learned how to communicate and share ideas with peers in one space. These applications can be useful in the classroom because it will give my students and I a place to engage with each other. I can use it to work with team members to collaborate and share ideas.  Technology is how people stay aware of changes. Technology also play...

Blog Journal #7

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  The school website I visited is Florida State University’s Undergraduate Accounting page. On the public page, I see a short summary of the class that includes what knowledge students will be gaining and what to be prepared for. In addition, it states requirements and prerequisites for students who want to take this class. Lastly, the grade system is explained and includes the grade needed to pass the course.  FSU Undergraduate Bulletin In the future, I envision using technology in my classroom to accomplish my professional responsibilities more efficiently and effectively. For example, I envision myself using technology to communicate with students as well as parents. Technology is an effective way to communicate with many people at once. This may be through a Facebook group or through a page like Canvas. A teacher productivity tool I would use would be Weebly. This way, I will be able to create a website for students and teachers to access and receive information.  I h...

Blog Journal #6

  I do not have much experience using Diigo. Although I am not super familiar with it, there are some things that I like. For example, there is a “sticky note” tool that can be used to write down notes on any webpage. This is useful when researching and collecting information. In addition, there is a “bookmark”  feature that allows you to save websites and come back to them later. This is useful when you find information that will be beneficial in the future.  My experience with blogging has been fun. This is my first experience with blogging and it may be something I will keep up in the future. I like that I am able to share my thoughts with the peers around me. It gives me space to write down my thoughts. In addition, it is interesting to hear what my classmates have to say.  A web 2.0 tool that I may use when teaching would be Google Docs. I use this tool quite often right now. I like using this tool because it automatically saves my work and is easy to use. In ad...

Blog Journal 5

  I do not have much experience using Twitter. I have never had an account until I had to make one for this class. Since I have created an account, I have been interacting with other students taking EME2040. I also have been interacting with other education accounts like FSU Education and Florida Education. Twitter may be helpful in the future to connect with people of similar interests.  The digital divide has the potential to create a split between students and can affect a student's academic success. Students with easy access to computers and the internet may have more experience and therefore feel more confident with the materials. This may give those students with easy access an advantage to succeed academically. As a teacher, I will most likely come across students with different digital resources. I will make sure to do my best to help the students who have more difficulty gaining access to digital materials. For example, do partner assignments and students can share ...

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  Title: Beach Image URL:  Beach | Beach | Sean MacEntee | Flickr   Author: Sean MacEntee *No author URL License under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Creative Commons — Attribution 2.0 Generic — CC BY 2.0