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I mentioned in a tweet that I use my Laptop quite a lot, but was unable to elaborate due to the limit of characters allowed in a tweet. I am more often than not absent from home—whether I be at my job, working with my sister, or exercising at the centre. I need my laptop with me to always have my work with me, & try to find the time to do school work and studying during breaks & while on the bus.

My Google Home is a simple way to get quick, simple information. It’s not useful for in-depth research or studying, but when I’m writing an assignment or need quick fact checks, it’s great that I can just ask my Google Home instead of opening up new tabs. It’s always a good way to keep myself on task & dealing with less distraction, as well.

My printer is always very useful.
It seems like a simple piece of technology & I wondered if I should choose a different piece of technology but the truth is, having it has been incredibly useful. As I mentioned, I process & retain information far better when I am reading & writing on paper, & having a printer in my room instead of having to travel to the library, school, or stores, is far more accessible.

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Twitter & LinkedIn have been social media that I have used during this class—using Twitter for class has been interesting & honestly quite helpful. It has given me insight of my classmates thoughts & perspectives, & actively searching out educational accounts & reading what they have to say has been more helpful than I ever really thought it could be. Especially some of the accounts that share actual teachers experiences in their own classrooms. It makes the idea of having my own classroom very exciting.

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Kahoot! Is always a fun tool to use in class, but, funnily enough, Padlet is the most intriguing one so far... I think I will continue to use it after this course, as well.

It’s like a personalized social media.

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The trouble I have been having with my lesson plan has been interesting, but it was something I had a lot of fun working on... Playing around with the different programs and tools that I had not known anything about previous to this class was interesting, & I always love a creative challenge ☺️

https://moodle4u.portagecollege.ca/pluginfile.php/405684/mod_forum/attachment/75359/Lesson%20Plan%20.pptx

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Overall Reflection -
COMA 200

I believe that there are many ways in which knowledge can be passed around, processed, and retained. The traditional style has shown to be beneficial to some, and ineffective for others.
Coma 200 is a mix between the traditional, the modern, and the innovative. It shows multiple perspectives and intriguingly unique ways of shaping and directing ones own classroom and the pros and cons of each way.
Every step of the way, we were learning about ways to modernize and improve our classrooms to cater to a changing world and to changing students.

This has been one of my favourite classes, both because it's informative and creative. It allowed me to see multiple different ways on how to shape my classroom.

Technology is a crucial part of education in the modern world, and we cannot refuse to integrate into our schools and learning environments in the changing world. Technology should not be seen as a distraction, disadvantage, or something that makes students stagnant.
It should be integrated into the classroom to help students with research, peer discussion, projects, and many other things.
Technology allows for easily accessible knowledge and an individual who knows how to use it and incorporate it into their work has an advantage over those who may not. Technology has become such an important part of daily life that somebody who does not have knowledge, even on a basic level, are likely to be far less likely to get many jobs in the modern, always changing and evolving world.
Knowing how to incorporate the hundreds of different tools available for all to use on the internet is very important and so many of these tools are very useless for teachers and their classrooms to help students become more engaged and interested in their lessons.

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February 7, 2019

Influential Technology

Technology in all aspects and ranges influences my life daily. Whether that technology is the toaster for my morning toast, my Google Home that tells me the weather, or my phone that I carry with me everywhere I go and which holds most of my confidential and private information. Technology is a part of life and has been since I was a child--though, more so now than then. My phone unsurprisingly, and unoriginally, is the biggest influence on my daily life. It holds information I need for my job, my schooling, my bank and a dozen other important aspects of my life. It holds sentimental memories and entertainment, mail, and maps, reminds me of upcoming events, keeps track of my diet and exercise so I don't have to keep a mental map of it all, and the apps I have installed on my phone cater to my hobbies, wants, and needs such as helping me study language (am in the process of learning Korean), and keeps me connected to my family, friends, and colleagues. My phone, without a doubt, is the most influential technological device in my life.

Despite this, the phone is not the technological device that I could not go without implementing into my classroom. The phone is efficient, crucial in this day and age, and I have no ill-will towards phones, but inside the classroom they can become a huge distraction, and in an environment where we should all--teacher and student alike--should be attempting to do our best to learn and pay attention, the phone can be detrimental to our ability to do so.

What I would like to see incorporated into the classroom is kindles or other technology that allows for easy access to books from all around the world. Firstly, I would like to see this because of the importance I place on the environment and although I have a huge love for books (three bookshelves in my bedroom) I do not want to continue contributing to the harm of the environment when it is not necessary, and keeping that mindset within the classroom can maybe help promote my students to attempt to waste less, as well. Secondly, during my middle school and high school experience, the textbooks we were given were more often than not, falling apart. They were used, old, written on, the bindings crumpling away and breaking inside our backpacks. With a simple, sleek, easily accessible device that holds ALL of the needed books, we would be taking the weight off of our student's backs (improving our students/children's health) and giving them clean, enjoyable, and fair devices to use in the classroom. Thirdly, an outdated classroom is a distracted/disruptive classroom. If we as teachers can create an updated classroom suited for twenty-first-century students in a technology-driven world, we are creating an engaged classroom with excited students ready to use, explore, and learn. We would be presenting a new and modern look while promoting environmental awareness and providing our students with equal and fair materials for learning.

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January 21, 2019

Week 3

My digital presence has always been a subtle one. I was taught from a young age the consequences rash decisions would result in, and so I've always been cautious of how I presented myself on the internet. My personal accounts (Instagram, snapchat, twitter, and facebook) are all--though relaxed and personal--representations of the best sides of my personal life. I have never shared information that could be seen as unprofessional, or inappropriate, (none that comes to memory, at least), I restrain myself from speaking about my workplace, and even what I'm doing in college, and I have rarely spoken of low times I endure/endured in life.

Though this all makes me sound as if even my personal accounts are all uptight, I, personally, believe these are all the bare minimum when it comes to rules you should enforce in yourself when it comes to your internet presence. Your accounts are not truly private. Mostly anybody can find and see them, and it is your responsibility to keep your accounts (and by doing so, your in real life reputation) as intact and clean as possible.

Talking about these rules is important, but it is even more crucial that I follow these rules if I want to be considered a role model. Just because my accounts are personal does not mean they need to be inappropriate, scandalous, or anything of that sort. Social media is the place you should attempt to make your life appear as appealing, and put together as possible (without losing sight that you actually still need work).

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March 07, 2019

Mobile Device Usage

Technology is found everywhere and has quickly become crucial parts of all of our daily lives. Technology is entertainment, connections, work, school, etc. Nearly everybody uses some form of technology in their day-to-day life, but the mobile device can be considered, by far, the most consumed and distributed piece of technology in this day and age. Children receive them at young ages, the majority of teenagers own one, adults may rely on them for work and other important responsibilities, and even most elders own one despite not having been born into the age of technology. Across the generations, we all share in the fact that most of us are reliant on our mobile devices.

My own phone possesses much of my confidential and personal information--government files, school files, work information, etc. Alongside these pieces of crucial information, it also simply holds many personal possessions: photos, music, apps, notes. orders, and more. I am the type of person that needs to write down a lot of information on paper, but that does not mean that most of the useful information is not found on my mobile device.

I use it for remembering, learning, creating, connecting with family, friends, and colleagues, and exploring. Many of my creative pursuits are advanced forward with the use of my phone; I use it for photography, cinematography, video editing and producing, and writing.

The mobile device is an expected piece of technology--and this fact was made even more abundantly evident when at work one of my coworkers did not have a cellphone and everybody was not only confused by it but were frustrated and annoyed to the point that one person even suggested that this person should not have been hired if they did not have a way to be contacted by.

I rely on my phone for many things, but simply, I enjoy having it. It's entertaining and helps me with personal projects, school place assignments, and workplace goals.

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This game is a very addictive, and so much fun to put time into. It doesn’t just demand originality & creativity, but consideration of resources & logical placements of certain resources.

It doesn’t require internet & I usually play it when I’m on the bus... & I’m on the bus most of the time

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Even from the time I realized & tweeted this I haven’t really changed...

I still wake up & immediately go on my phone to keep me awake 🙃

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The week I was sick was not fun, & definitely not productive... I spent most of it stuck in bed, & too exhausted to even sit up, but after a week of illness & fatigue, I was motivated to get up, return to normal, exercise, & start up on work I had missed out on during the week.

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I have very mixed opinions on whether I am a fan of the flipped classroom... in theory, the idea is good—it may cut class time & it gives students more time to discuss with peers, but it also means students are spending most of their time doing schoolwork. Lectures & watching videos at home takes time from students when they may already not have the time, plus they still have to go into school.

I also see the benefits, though.

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I love to read & write, & have been writing stories since I was about 8 or 9 years old (as I mentioned in the tweet).

The book trilogy that truly made me a reader was a series called Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. The story follows “Meggie and her dad Mo who both the ability to bring storybook characters to life just by reading aloud. That gift backfired when he accidentally summons Capricorn, the evil villain of the novel “Inkheart.” Mo and Meggie must find a way to send him back to his literary realm, but the task will not be easy, for the malefactor likes his new world and will not leave it voluntarily.”

Ironically, the characters in this story LOVE books & being the impressionable young girl I was, I wanted to be just like Meggie & so I started reading & collecting books.

Years later, I still love the trilogy, but my love for books has long since evolved from wanted to be like Meggie, and has since become a passionate hobby that I cherish.

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@SenSanders - Bernie Sanders
"U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is the longest serving independent in congressional history”

Bernie Sanders is an inspiration to an entire generation. He has shown that even back in his day, people still had the capacity to be inclusive, aware, & motivated to achieve a world free of hatred and war. His story is inspiring in so many ways, & his dedication to improving the USA & the world is both incredible, and exhausting to think about. He is 77 years old & has been fighting for his beliefs since he was a teenager/young adult.

I often wonder how he’s kept his fire for so long.

I follow his account because he is the president the US needs—not another traditional, and secretly conservative politician that doesn’t care about anything but money & corporations.

💁🏻‍♀️

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@MichelleObama - Michelle Obama
"Girl from the South Side and former First Lady.”

Michelle Obama is one of my favourite role models. She is strong, passionate, & dedicated in helping young girls/children dream.

I follow her account because I love to hear what she has to say & am often inspired by her speeches and thought process.

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@RichardDawkins - Richard Dawkins
"UK biologist and writer. Science, the poetry of reality.”

Richard Dawkins is a little controversial, & I don’t always agree with what he says—but regardless, I agree with most & am simply interested in the things he talks about and criticizes.

I grew up religious, & had a period of time where I became more religious than most of my family because I was going through a crisis of doubt. At that time in my life, I would’ve hated Richard Dawkins—but who I am now, I am open minded, logical (or I like to think I am), and am far more willing to listen and reconsider my own beliefs if I hear something that makes more sense and is supported by evidence.

I follow Richard Dawkins simply because I’m interested in his view of the world, and religion.

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@cultofpedagogy - Jennifer Gonzalez
"I help teachers crush it in the classroom ... Find my courses at cultofpedagogy.teachable.com”

I just recently found this account, but I enjoy what it is she has to say.

The owner of this account has a blog, it seems, and the information she shares is informative, interesting, & could be very helpful. I think people often forget that being a teacher is not just standing at the front of the classroom & teaching for an hour, but that it is also the grading papers after work, coming up with new and exciting work for class the next day, research and studying, expanding your own knowledge and ideas to help your students succeed.

This account is helpful in that way.

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@WeAreTeachers - WeAreTeachers
"We offer ideas, inspiration and information for your best days & double that for your hard ones. Supporting kids means supporting educators, always.”

We Are Teachers is an interesting account because they often share a lot of stories of actual teachers & their casual, exciting (& often times, humorous), and victorious moments in the classroom.

Seeing real teachers & their funny/victorious moments shared on twitter makes the idea of teaching less intimidating & seemingly more attainable & fun. I’m the type of person to worry about most things, and am a perfectionist to the point where it is a flaw & a disadvantage to myself—these traits makes the thought of teaching a little bit worrying because I want to do the absolute best I can. Seeing teachers having their moments just makes it all the more realistic and down to earth.

This account also shares inspiring articles & quotes, and that’s never a bad thing 😌

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@edutopia - edutopia
"Inspiration and information about what works in education”

This twitter account talks about unique & innovative ways to structure your classroom & improve yours and your students learning environment.

I do not strictly believe that the traditional classroom is the only way to teach (though I never ignore the benefits of it & how certain students prefer it) and this account shares different ways to go about shaping your classroom

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TED-Ed - “seeks to celebrate & amplify the ideas of teachers & students around the globe”

I chose to follow Ted-Ed because so many of my classes use Ted Talks as ways of teaching—it’s a fantastic way to see & understand other perspectives, & I would love to show Ted Talks in my own classroom because I really believe they are helpful tools, & have the potential to also be entertaining.

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@eduresourceNig - CERaCD
"CERaCD is an integrated educational service provider, we provide educational resources and resources for overall quality education and child development”

This account has very little followers & even less interactions with their tweets, but scrolling through their twitter feed, I enjoy what they have to say.

They talk about how students are not JUST students or how a teacher should be strictly traditional with them, but that students are also (often times) children, & that they show be treated as such—with love, patience and encouragement, but also with healthy amounts of respect, understanding, and appreciation.

Children need time and love to grow into individuals
students need encouragement and motivation to become educated individuals

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Downside is how small my desk is 🙄

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Worst* 🖤💁🏻‍♀️