I downloaded Twitter and made an account at the beginning of my freshman year. I interact with influencers, my friends, and local politicians. I have found it beneficial when I want to find an answer to a question or find an announcement. Twitter might be useful in my future career to reach out and interact with parents.
The digital divide is the gap between people that are familiar with and have access to technology and those that do not. Digital divide can affect success in schools because students that do not have access to technology at home could not be able to complete certain assignments. Some causes of digital divide include resources in the classroom, money, and time. This will affect my teaching strategies as some students may be familiar and confident with technology while some may not even though they are both capable. As a teacher, I will remain sensitive to the digital divide and acknowledge that not everyone has the same resources.
Academic software includes programs like Microsoft and Google. I would like to implement Microsoft powerpoint and Google forms in my classroom. I would like to use powerpoint because it is extremely beneficial for a student's entire academic career and provides a creative way to present information. Google forms is a good way to get student feedback or even assign quizzes through the software.
Badges are visual representations of achievement. I think badges are a great way to display what you know so others can ask you about certain topics. I have never earned a badge before. When I do earn one I will share it on my blog.
Hey Annelise! Growing up I used powerpoint and google forms in my classes. I think they are both very efficient tools to use as a teacher!
ReplyDeleteHi Annelise!
ReplyDeleteI love the way your blog is set up and think you have done a great job making it look visually appealing! After reading your post, I learned some points that I had not thought of before on each of the topics. For digital divide, I like how you pointed out some causes of the divide and what they can include. I agree with you that as a teacher it is important to acknowledge this divide and remain sensitive to this area. I also like that you want to use powerpoint and google forms in your classroom; as a student, I find these types of academic software programs most and find them fun! Other types that students might engage well with could be kahoot and google sheets.