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Blog #6

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     When I first tried Diigo, I thought it was a good way to do study online and share bookmarks with others. It was very helpful to be able to highlight, make notes on, and organize web material right in the browser. But as a beginner, I found the design a bit confusing at first because it had so many features that I had to look them over a few times before I fully understood them. Even though it took some time to learn, I liked how Diigo could be used to organize information and work together.      Blogging has been enjoyable and helpful because it lets me share my thoughts and ideas in a public and organized way. I like that it gives me a creative outlet and helps me write and organize my thoughts better. Blogging has helped me grow as a student and as a worker by teaching me how to organize my thoughts, improve my writing style, and stay up to date on the subjects I write about.      Prezi is an interesting Web 2.0 tool that I...

Blog post #5

     As for using Twitter for my Personal Learning Networks, I haven't really done that before. For now, though, I know that these sites can help professionals and teachers connect, share tools, and have conversations. Twitter is great for networking and keeping up to date in your field because it lets you post updates and have conversations with people all over the world. Talking to teachers, experts, and other students on Twitter can give you useful information, different points of view, and chances to work together. In the future, these tools could help me keep up with the fast-changing field of AI and add to debates in the tech community as a whole.      The digital divide has a big effect on how well students do in school. The difference between those who can use digital tools and those who can't is this divide. Inequality in the economy, a lack of infrastructure, and a lack of access to the internet are some of the reasons for this. As a...

Blog post #4

     The main goal of the Florida Computer Science Standards for grades K-2 is to educate young students with fundamental principles in the field of computer science. At this stage, there is a particular standard that emphasizes comprehension of algorithms and fundamental programming principles. Students are required to acquire the skills to both follow to and create structured instructions (algorithms) in order to resolve issues. For example, pupils could be instructed to create a series of instructions to sketch a geometric figure, solve a brainteaser, or navigate through a basic video game. The primary goal is on fostering early problem-solving abilities and logical reasoning, which are essential elements for early learners. Personally, I do not have an extensive background in computer science. For me, professional development  opportunities would most likely help in this area as an educator.       The CPALMS Educator Toolkit is an invalua...

Blog post #3

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  As a teacher, I would prioritize following copyright laws and understanding fair use. To establish an early knowledge of the protection of intellectual property, I would encourage my younger students, such as second graders, to make their works handwritten. While developing my teaching resources, I would make an effort to use resources that have been obtained legally and follow proper citation standards. To make it easier for students to work, I would provide lessons on the principles of fair use and assist them in properly crediting sources.      Lack of funding for public schools is an ongoing issue that has a major effect on the introduction of technology to schools. One potential strategy to address the problem would be to engage in collaborations with nearby businesses or communities. This could help obtain donations or sponsorships for technological resources. Also, teachers could look into free programs and educational technology tools that are acc...