FALLEME2040

 I started using Social Media in 8th grade. I didn't get a phone till I was 13 years old, I only had an iPod until then. Once I got a real phone I was allowed to get social media. My main source of media was Instagram and Pinterest, I was obsessed with making mood boards on Pinterest. I interact with only my friends on social media only because you never know who is hiding behind a phone screen. I find it beneficial to only share your social media with people you trust because it gives you privacy and security from the outside world. These platforms can be beneficial in my career because I want to open a preschool, they can help with advertising.   I would say growing up I went to digitally rich schools. In elementary school we had desktops in our classes, and a smart board for the teacher. In middle school we then had school laptops and by high school all our work transferred over to our computers. My high school experience has impacted my college technology preparation ...

I believe as a teacher it is vital to understand the importance of copyright because I will be creating instructional content and asking students to create their own work. When it comes to me making materials, I will start by using my own content and resources. However, when I need to use other sources I will cite them correctly and give credit where it is due. I will teach students the importance of giving credit to sources and not copying others work. I believe understanding copyright and fair use will make me a more responsible teacher and I will be able to teach my students to respect others work.  One technological implementation issue that means a lot to me is student privacy. As I become a preschool teacher I believe student privacy is very important, as kids are so young they aren't able to speak up for themselves and ask for privacy. In classrooms technology is used in everything, so as a teacher I will only use school-approved websites and applications that have privacy s...

 If I am being honest I never used MS word in elementary school or high school. I know how to work MS word though. However I always used Google Docs whether it was to take notes, write an essay, draft an email, make a list of sort, etc. I would say I am pretty much an expert at working most Google websites. I honestly find them less confusing the Microsoft resources.  I believe the most meaningful ISTE standard to me is citizen. I believe creating a positive environment for students is the most important thing you can do. Having an environment where kids feel safe and included makes or breaks a class. Kids need to be positively reinforced when they do good things to be able to learn the difference between good and bad behavior.  I do agree with the term digital native, because I believe this current generation is the most equipped in technology. There is a big difference between how digital natives and digital immigrant use technology, however I wouldn't say with teachers...

 Hi my name is Aubrey! I am super excited to learn this semester in EME2040! I hope to learn all about the pros and cons of technology used in classrooms. I want to be able to use technology to the best of my abilities to help the students I am teaching learn the best they can. I want to provide sources and tools that will help students navigate the web in a safe way. Technology can be hard to understand so I hope this course is able to provide me with the information needed to help the ones I am teaching excel! I have used technology in classes ever since I was in elementary school. When I was in elementary school it was only used for AR testing, which was reading tests we could take from books to earn points! During my middle school years is when laptops started being provided to kids for work to be completed! This is when I was introduced to canvas, and I learned to navigate this website to be able to submit all my work. In high school this continued and I learned about more and...