JDS EME Blog

I believe I am most able to handle teaching the ELA Standard of "Using Multiple Sources". As a history major, I have done a great deal of research. Most of this research required scouring the internet for sources both primary and otherwise, which has allowed me to develop a clear understanding of standards and expectations for such work. I believe I can use more practice on "producing tech standards: 'Use digital media'" as I have a bit of a ways to go before I truly get a handle on work of such a nature. I definitely think using Audio to help teach students can be very helpfully. Personally, I've always enjoyed learning through podcast because it allows me to do other things while also learning. I can cook, fold laundry, mow the lawn, and drive all while listening to a podcast and learning. Encouraging students to reinforce in class assignments with out of class multimedia immersion can be very beneficial to each student's learning environment. I a...

As a student, I have utilized Microsoft Word from the earliest days of my education. I can recall working with Microsoft Word in the first and second grade. With my parent's help, I would write book reports using the technology. For the remainder of my time in school, and up into the present, Microsoft Word has been a huge component in the execution of projects and assignments. In addition, my teachers have used Microsoft Word for nearly all paper assignments handed out to us. Although Mac has the pages program, it has failed to reach the user base of the Microsoft Word program. When a program like Word is so widely used, it becomes the standard. I do not see another program overtaking Word as the standard for word processing in the near future. I have not actually seen a significant level of concern for copyright and fair use in a classroom setting. Most teachers show movies, video clips, and images without paying attention to copyright and fair use laws. Despite this, all of my ...

Teachers have great incentive to utilize technology in their work. Technology allows teachers to better handle their daily administrative tasks, allowing them to maintain accountability and readiness for their lessons and curriculum. Teachers can utilize technology to create presentations through programs like powerpoint to optimize and streamline the teaching process. Teachers can also use technological tools to communicate with one another and with teachers across the country. This allows teachers to use the best collaborative ideas of their peers and other teachers across the country. Perhaps most importantly, technology allows a certain degree of individualistic customization based on each students unique levels and needs.   For students, technology has an important role in their classroom experience. For students, technology can facilitate learning in myriad ways. Technology can be used to help students reinforce learning by allowing them to gain extra practice acc...