I have worked with Microsoft Word quite a lot during my educational career. I have mostly used it for basic writing assignments, so I haven’t used too many features on Word. I feel very comfortable using the common and important functions on the program. I do have some familiarity with the more advanced things, but it may take me a moment to remember how to successfully do it. I imagine that as I continue learning about being a teacher while in college, I will become even more well versed in Microsoft Word since it plays a large role in education. Of all technology related programs used in education, Microsoft Word is probably way up there in terms of being used the most.
It is very important to know about copyright and fair use in education. As a teacher, I will likely try to just use materials provided to me that I am permitted to use, use things that are creative commons, or make my own materials. If I do have to use a material that I do not own or have access to, I will have to be thorough in making sure that I use it properly. Depending on the age of my students, if they are using online resources, one of the first things I will have to teach them is how you can’t just take anyone’s work. They won’t just know to give credit if they haven’t been taught that. Even after students have been taught about copyrights and things, it is important to keep reminding them to give credit to sources.
A possible issue with technology is decreased productivity. If I were personally trying to address that issue in my class, I would potentially try to actually reduce time spent on technology until I feel like things can get back on task again. Sometimes working with paper and other physical materials can actually be more engaging rather than a screen. Another option, especially on school computers, is to block access to distracting websites.
For addressing academic dishonesty, I would first address the problem before there are instances of it. I would explain what happens if you are academically dishonest and also give support for how to avoid being academically dishonest. If I am worried about academic dishonesty, I can make some assignments be done in class so I can keep an eye on them. There are also websites to check for academic dishonesty. Lastly, there will be consequences in place, such as getting a zero on an assignment, if this occurs. Another important thing I would consider if there was an event of academic dishonesty is just talking to that student and figuring out why it happened. Are there issues at home? Did they make a deal with a student to give them their assignment to copy? Do they just not care about school? Are they uninformed about how to use other people’s materials properly? There could be reasons for academic dishonesty occurring besides just being lazy so I think it would be important to figure out the source of the issue as well in order to try to avoid it again, rather than just punish the student for it.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Blog 1- Teaching and Technology
Today in 2020, technology is a massive part of our lives. We don’t go a day without some form of interaction with technology, whether we realize it or not. Technology has become so normal in our everyday lives. With that, we have begun to see increased technology in the classroom. I believe what influences us to use technology in the classroom is that it’s more of a need to incorporate it rather than a want. The purpose of education is to prepare our students for life, and part of that is learning how to use technology.
Of the 5 technology standards listed by the ISTE, “Citizens” seems the most important. This standard encourages educators to help students know how to use technology safely and effectively. The standard mentions “digital literacy” and “media fluency” which is very important in our technologically involved society. Our students are likely going to be engaging in technology outside of school, so teaching them responsibility in that area will be extremely helpful for them and society as they learn to become good citizens technologically. Technology and internet are complex and have to potential to be misused, so being educated on safe use is excellent, making this standard appear to be the most important to me.
To some extent, I do agree with the label “digital native”. This term is used to describe someone who was born in the time frame when technology was prevalent. I was born in 2000 so I would be considered a digital native because I have grown up with technology. While I do believe that one’s technological capabilities are dependent on their experiences as well as one’s openness to technology, I also believe that there are some differences determined by being a digital native or immigrant. If you are a digital immigrant, you might have a harder time learning to use some forms of technology, but when you are a native, you have only ever been familiar with using technology. I have had teachers (digital immigrants) who consistently had trouble doing things as simple as making a video full screen or giving a powerpoint presentation. In those situations, every student in the class knew how to do those things, but the teacher did not, at least not as quickly as the students (digital natives) did. I know there have been a great number of times when my peers and myself were frustrated by the disparities in technological ability between ourselves and our teacher. Fortunately, it did not hurt our ability to learn, it was just annoying. In the future when I am an educator, I expect that since I am a digital native, there will be fewer technological disparities between myself and my students. However, these is still a possibility that as an adult, I won’t be as “in touch” with the new things the same way my students would be. I do plan on teaching elementary school, so the ways we would use technology wouldn’t be as advanced as you would see in middle and high school though. I hope that I won’t get caught up in the old ways of using technology and that I will be constantly learning with my students.
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Of the 5 technology standards listed by the ISTE, “Citizens” seems the most important. This standard encourages educators to help students know how to use technology safely and effectively. The standard mentions “digital literacy” and “media fluency” which is very important in our technologically involved society. Our students are likely going to be engaging in technology outside of school, so teaching them responsibility in that area will be extremely helpful for them and society as they learn to become good citizens technologically. Technology and internet are complex and have to potential to be misused, so being educated on safe use is excellent, making this standard appear to be the most important to me.
To some extent, I do agree with the label “digital native”. This term is used to describe someone who was born in the time frame when technology was prevalent. I was born in 2000 so I would be considered a digital native because I have grown up with technology. While I do believe that one’s technological capabilities are dependent on their experiences as well as one’s openness to technology, I also believe that there are some differences determined by being a digital native or immigrant. If you are a digital immigrant, you might have a harder time learning to use some forms of technology, but when you are a native, you have only ever been familiar with using technology. I have had teachers (digital immigrants) who consistently had trouble doing things as simple as making a video full screen or giving a powerpoint presentation. In those situations, every student in the class knew how to do those things, but the teacher did not, at least not as quickly as the students (digital natives) did. I know there have been a great number of times when my peers and myself were frustrated by the disparities in technological ability between ourselves and our teacher. Fortunately, it did not hurt our ability to learn, it was just annoying. In the future when I am an educator, I expect that since I am a digital native, there will be fewer technological disparities between myself and my students. However, these is still a possibility that as an adult, I won’t be as “in touch” with the new things the same way my students would be. I do plan on teaching elementary school, so the ways we would use technology wouldn’t be as advanced as you would see in middle and high school though. I hope that I won’t get caught up in the old ways of using technology and that I will be constantly learning with my students.
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Introduction Post
Welcome to my nautical EME2040 blog! My name is Natalie Genton. The nautical theme for my blog is inspired by the fact that I grew up in Maryland; home to crabs, boats, and all things nautical. Florida is pretty great, but I think I'm more of a Maryland girl. Along with that, I am from a Navy family and I am also a Navy girlfriend, so that fits the theme pretty well too! I am extremely passionate about education and working with kids. One day I hope to either be a public school teacher or even a children's ministry director at a church.
Unfortunately I don't have significant technological experience when it comes to education. I have become familiar with the standard Word programs but not much else outside that. I have minimal experience with voice recording and video editing. My skills in those areas are far from impressive.
In this class I am actually really looking forward to learning more about programs I am already familiar with, as well as news things! I believe that what I learn in this class will be extremely beneficial to my future careers as technology continues to become used more and more in the classroom. I want to be able to provide my students with the best education they can get, so with that comes being well versed in using educational technology.
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