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I'd like to expand my knowledge of technology use within the classroom. I'm always searching for new ways to present information as well as to push students out of their comfort zones past the commonly used apps.

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Currently, my 6th grade students regularly use Canvas as a mode of gathering assignments as well as turning them in. Within Canvas, I include many forms of Google apps, Blendspaces, Padlets, Prezi's, etc. I also allow them the creativity to decide what programs fit their interests to show their learning through a creative product. Sometimes, I may give them options. Other times, I ask them to branch out and find a new way to present the material learned (with my approval). Before this year, many of these students could barely login to their accounts. Now, many can maneuver through many different applications with little assistance.

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I strongly believe there is a place for technology within the classroom. Times have changed and we must change with it. Originally coming from a business background, I know many jobs are focused on technology skills and awareness of countless programs now. It will be vital for these future adults to be able to utilize technology available to them and even eventually help it evolve.

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I started teaching over 7 years ago (in my 8th year) as a Texas History teacher at Tison. Everything we taught was very "old school" style teaching. I had previously come from a business background full of technology to a career that had minimal technology interaction. As the years passed and the available technology increased, I began to branch out and introduce technology into the classroom. Initially, it was only for basic research and possibly a brochure. Now, I have expanded that list greatly.