✨ Nat's Blog ✨

  Copyright and Fair Use  Copyright refers to the ability to copy the work produced by another person or entity. Whomever is copying the material or work must have the authorization from the person who originally created it. It is an  exclusive right.  Fair use can be defined as any kind of justification or defense against any copyright claims. Those who work with copyrighted works may claim that they are doing so in order to criticize or satirize those works, provide commentary on them, etc. Fair use policies are considerably general and thus give much leeway.   As a teacher, I will be very careful in terms of how I handle copyright and "fair use". I will make it abundantly clear to my class that all works and sources that they reference - whether that be for an essay, project, or simple class assignment - must be cited. Furthermore, I will place limits as to how many references my students can use. My objective is to help t...

  About Me... My name is Natalie, but I go by "Nat". I am 19 years old and am currently pursuing a degree in English Literature, Culture, and Media at FSU. My hobbies include reading, swimming, and journaling. I also enjoy meditating, as it allows me to gather my thoughts and relax my body.  A fun fact about me is that I am a huge Taylor Swift fan - I have been for almost a decade. I listen to her discography religiously!  Given the current virtual setting, I have had to use my technological device more often than usual.  Throughout high school and now in college, I have mainly used my laptop. Although I was previously not required to use technology on a regular basis, I still used my computer to complete schoolwork.  There are many professors (mostly in the English department) whom I still keep in touch with. Whenever I reach out, they offer me academic/learning support. I have taken advantage of the fact that they are excellent resources - they proofread my pa...

  My experiences using Microsoft Word as a K-12 student were relatively positive. I was introduced to the processing software at an early age and quickly understood its many functions. Personally, though, I prefer Google Docs. The reason being, it gives me access to my documents at any time, any place - all I have to do is log onto my Google account. I like having that sense of security.  After examining the ISTE Standards for Educators , the standard that is most meaningful to me is "Leader" or leadership. To me, this standard means that there is an emphasis on student support and student empowerment. Meeting students' learning needs is one incredibly important teaching priority. I feel that this specific standard helps educators work closely with students and give them the assistance/support they need.  It is of paramount importance that K-12 educators to actively seek leadership opportunities. By having a motivational teacher, students will feel empowered to reach thei...