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Hi! My name is Abby Vaughn and I currently teach 7th grade English Language Arts for Columbia Public Schools. This will be my fourth year teaching. I started my masters last August and have been working to apply what I am learning into my classroom. When I'm not teaching or working on my masters I take any opportunity to travel! This picture is from my most recent trip to Disney World.

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From this class I am hoping to get practice with various multimedia forms and gain knowledge on how I can implement them in my classroom to benefit my students and my instruction.

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- I have been to Disney World over 20 times and it never gets old!
- I teach at the same school I attended 12 years ago!
- While I travel often I have never explored outside of the country and hoping to next summer!

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In my teaching career I use technology daily. I utilize a google doc template I made to plan out my entire year with links to daily slides and any materials needed. I utilize google slides daily to guide instruction. I use an online textbook/curriculum resource, StudySync to assign lessons to students on their one to one devices (iPad). We are getting an upgraded grading system that will hopefully have better technology features. When communicating with families I rely on technology to get email messages home often. Technology allows me to easily show students visuals, videos and various resources.

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In my personal life I use technology as a form of communication and entertainment. I read ebooks on my phone, scroll through social media and stream my favorite shows! I utilize technology to communicate with friends, family and colleagues constantly. I also use technology to complete all of my courses for my masters at my own pace.