EME 2040 Blog

1. I have had a long running relationship with Microsoft Word during my time as a student. Every essay, assignment, and Christmas list I ever made was created on Microsoft Word. I learned how to format essays and use MLA format on Word. My teachers have made study guides and any syllabus on Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word has literally been the lifeline and heart of my educational technology. I love it so much! 2. I have very little experience with copyright laws and fair use. I do worry about it at times though that I might break one of these laws by accident because I am unaware. As a teacher, I would make sure my students are informed about these terms and what they entail. I want my students to have more information than I did growing up about technology and the way it should be used properly today.  I would also make sure to cite any lesson plans I use from someone else. I want to make sure I give credit and also not break any laws. 3. In my classroom, I would make sure tha...

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1. Technology is a new and innovative way to reach new people and expand on a person's knowledge.    Teachers want to use technology in their classrooms to help students learn in new capacities. Technology makes life easier for students and it is something that is constantly improving in the world. Teachers want their students to be prepared for the outside world. Bringing technology into the classroom is the perfect way to accomplish that. 2. I believe that the ISTE standards are important for both students and teachers. The one standard that I find most meaningful is "Leader." I want to empower my students to be leaders and strive for greatness. I feel like the classroom is an important place to empower students. One that is out of my current skill set would probably be "Analyst." I need to learn how to adapt to different learning styles for students to help them excel. I need to understand how I can use technology to improve my students' learning. 3. ...

In the past, I have used technology in many of my courses in school. From kindergarten to eighth grade I had technology class. In this class we learned about PowerPoint, excel, how to type properly, and many other software programs commonly used. I have also done many projects and papers throughout my school years that have required me to use technology to do research and presentations. I use a phone and a laptop on a daily basis and technology is very helpful in my daily life. In this class, I hope to gain a better understanding of how technology can be used to help other people. I want to be refreshed in everything that I have learned in the past. I need to relearn how to navigate excel because I have forgotten what I used to know. I want this class to give me new ways and ideas to approach technology to enhance my college experience and life itself. Today, I learned that I am balanced in most areas of learning except for one. I am moderately more active than reflective. I am not...