✨ Nat's Blog ✨

  Teacher Pages on School Websites 💻 After browsing through the Italian IS program page (from International Studies Charter High School), I immediately noticed how vibrant it looks. There are images on display of students interacting with one another, as well as completing tasks. The basis and the objective of the "Italian Curriculum" is also addressed. Their main goal is to help students read, write, and speak the language fluently. That way, they will be proficient enough to not only pass the AP exam but also travel to Italy and communicate with people.  A "Memorandum of Understanding" is also shown. It details when the Italian IS program was established (14 years ago) and how (a collaboration effort alongside Miami Dade County and the Italian consulate).  Link to the site:  https://ischs.net/academics/italian-is-program/ How I Envision Myself Utilizing Technology in my Professional Career  As a future educator, I totally see myself using a variety of te...

"BLOG"   by  manoftaste.de  is licensed under  CC BY 2.0 My Experiences with Diigo  I had never heard of Diigo, prior to creating my account. I particularly like the set-up of the website - the content is presented in an organized fashion, which makes it easy to navigate the site. I also like that I can share interesting academic journals with my peers, as well as add commentary and/or descriptions.  I dislike the fact that it took me a while to Bookmark the academic journals. The instructions were somewhat  complicated, making the process very puzzling. I feel as though it should not have taken me so long to get the gist of it (Bookmarking).  "diigo"   by  David T Jones  is licensed under  CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 My Experiences with Blogging My experiences with blogging have been positive overall. I not only enjoy creating posts that are aesthetically pleasing, but I also find it comforting to articulate my thoughts on such a unique ...

  Early Experience with Twitter App   Prior to this course, I had never downloaded or used the Twitter app. I initially thought it would be more difficult to navigate; however, I quickly got the gist of it. I started following various education-related accounts, and I enjoy scrolling through the interesting and informative tweets posted by those accounts. In addition, I joined an #edchat last week and thought it was nice to see people engage in a dialogue about black culture (and Black History month in general).  These interactions have been beneficial in that they are helping to improve my online communication skills. Face-to-face interactions are vastly different from virtual ones, and it is important for me to understand that distinction.  In my future career, Twitter can help me build connections and also reach a large audience. I am passionate about education and political reform so, naturally, I aim to be very vocal about those issues. Twitter can help me deli...

  ELA Technology Standards  ELA technology standards are designed to improve the literacy of students across all subject areas. Furthermore, these standards focus on ways to help students build skills (and knowledge) that will be of great use beyond the walls of the classroom. They also aim to teach students how to navigate technology and how to make the most out of Internet access.  Technology can be used to refine reading and writing skills, as well as any skills related to thorough analysis and oration. Hence, it is incredibly important for students to become familiarized with these tools as early as possible.   I selected 8th grade. One of the standards that stood out to me was  LAFS.8.SL.2.5  because it pays special attention to visuals/multimedia. The purpose of this standard is to demonstrate to students that incorporating visuals can actually elevate the quality of presentations. Examples of technology that the standard provides include iMovie ...

  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...