My Top 10 Technology Tools by Martha Contreras

Microsoft Word

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 17:50:59 UTC

I have been using Word for quite a while now and have come to know that I will keep using it. The reason I will keep using it for myself and my future students is because of the benefits there are to it. When you start writing and you don't know how to spell very well, word automatically guides you to correct your words and guides you to use correct punctuation. Also, you can use different fonts and styles making your writing look unique and fun.

PowerPoint

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 18:00:06 UTC

PowerPoint allows a wide of creations that include the use of visual engagement presentations. All students in the class will be able to see the visuals of text, images, graphs, or charts. This technology use is educational in the way that it aids in enhancing not only understanding but also the attention of the students in the classroom. PowerPoint presentations help students stay organized when presenting such memorable information.

Digital Citizenship

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 18:25:33 UTC

The use of digital citizenship in the classroom is essential. It helps teachers guide students to gain knowledge with the skills they will need to learn important safety use of technology everywhere they use it. As a teacher, I will be able to teach them to navigate the digital world responsibly in school and anywhere they are given a device. We will be able to go over how to behave, ethics, and how to stop and avoid cyberbullying.

Kahoot

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 19:03:17 UTC

I cannot express how much I enjoyed learning how to create my own Kahoots and seeing students get so excited when they are about to play it in class. The fact that it is a better way to quiz students on actual class assignments to keep them away from stress yet engaged is priceless. I will keep using this application in my classroom to teach, quiz, monitor, and yet have fun in my classroom.

Screencastify

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 19:23:16 UTC

Screencastify has made my class a lot easier to present my assignments. I am so happy I learned to use it because I was always curious on how to record what I have on my screen and present it to anyone. If a student ever misses school for a long time, I can record my assignments and guide my steps through Screen casting making it easier for a student to have a visual of the class assignment with me explaining it on a video.

Google Sites

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 19:27:38 UTC

Google Sites has been my friend through the journey of my class. I had never used it before or heard of it. At first, I did struggle with it as I had never used it before but now that I do, I like it. It kept me organized learning the concept of different labels, naming them, and keeping others engaged in my portfolio. Something I would like to teach my future students.

Google Classroom

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 19:43:30 UTC

I learned about Google Classroom in the school I work for. When I was reviewing it and being explained the use of it, I was excited. As a future teacher, I will have to use it as it is what the teachers in the school I work for use. It is very helpful in monitoring students' work. On which work they have completed and what they scored. A good way of organizing for the students and the teacher also being organized with the class.

Spreadsheets

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 20:11:54 UTC

I cannot see myself as a teacher or even a student not using spreadsheets. It is a place where students can create charts and graphs to better understand and interpret information. Spreadsheets provide a real-world context for learning. Teachers can also use spreadsheets to grade and track students' progress.

Notetaking

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 20:32:34 UTC

Integrating digital note-taking technologies into the classroom can offer many benefits. They can include improved organization, accessibility, collaboration, and adaptability. This can be in different ways of learning styles. The benefit of digital notetaking is also, that students can have access to them on other devices as long as they sign in with their information. This will provide engagement always when needed as well as collaboration.

Language Tools

titacontreras0830_ — 2023-12-03 20:41:54 UTC

Duolingo is one of many Language tools designed to help support language communication and learning. It features a vocabulary, grammar check, and punctuation guide. There are so many students from various countries coming to the United States not knowing the English language which this technology tool can help ease and guide while teaching us teachers and students how to better communicate with each other. This technology used in the classroom will keep students learning as well as engaged and collaborating.