emma claire's blog for eme 2040

      Growing up, I used Word more recreationally than as a student. After I completed my homework every night, I would create fake lesson plans, as I wanted (and still want) to be a teacher. However, while in school and for assignments as I got older, I used Google Docs because my district had the Google Suite for every student. I like Google Docs, but it is easier to customize your documents in Word.     I think standard 2.2b is important. While using technology in and outside of the classroom, if students don't have access to these types of technology outside of the classroom, they will have a harder time completing assignments. Whether it is WiFi, printers, or even a laptop, having students use tech to complete assignments works well until you have students who don't have access to it.     I somewhat agree with the use of "digital native" when talking about my generation. Some kids grew up using iPads and computers and taught everyone around them, ...

     Throughout EME 2040, I am excited to learn about different websites and types of technology that I can use during my career in the classroom. Specifically, I am excited to learn more about using things like Canva, as I am a graphic design junkie. Also, I am looking forward to learning about safety when using different facets of technology, as almost everything in today's society involves technology and it is important to keep ourselves and our students safe online. I hope to take some of what I learn in this class and pass it on to my future colleagues and even possibly my students.     Over the course of my experiences in an educational setting, I have used a good amount of technology including Google Classroom, Canvas, the Adobe Suite, Canva, and now, in this course, websites like Blogger and Padlet. I would call myself fairly well-versed in the Google and Adobe suites. Also, I like to use websites such as SlidesGo when using Google Slides. I have also us...