EME2040 Blog

     There are a lot of PLN tools available for teachers to use. One PLN that I feel would be extremely useful is Pinterest. Pinterest would allow teachers to constantly gather new ideas about different things such as decorating classrooms to creating assignments. Pinterest will also aid in being creative because teachers are able to get inspiration from the things other teachers have done in their classrooms or are thinking about doing. The link to Pinterest is: https://www.pinterest.com/.      Another PLN that I believe is helpful to teachers is Facebook. Facebook allows you to join groups and see other people's posts. By joining a certain group you can communicate with people on certain topics and share ideas. Also, some things they might share may help in your classroom and advice you can give may help them in theirs. It is a tool that will help teachers keep open minds and be familiarized with different approaches they can take towards speci...

  Adaptive technology is used in various ways to help support learners. The usage of these technologies can range from reading things aloud, writing things through voice control, and many other helpful tools. A lot of tools such as tablets, Smart Boards, and computers now have these tools built in so that learning can be easier for students who may struggle with certain things. I personally do not have any experience with someone using an adaptive technology, but I do know of people who have said translation websites/ tools have been beneficial in their education.      While there are a lot of benefits to using adaptive technologies in classrooms, there are some struggles with using them as well. One main issue is accessibility. These tools can often be expensive and many schools do not have the funds to provide them. Also, you have to make sure that you provide these technologies for students in a fair way. If one student has access, other students that need ...

     My experience with using Twitter so far has been a pleasant one. Using the Twitter account, I created for this class is the first time I have actively used the site. I think Twitter can be a very positive thing and is a way to share ideas. You can get involved with a large variety of sites/people and it can really help expand your viewpoint on things. On the site you have the ability to learn the opinions of others, while being able to share yours at the same time. So far, I have not experienced anything negative while using Twitter.      I have acquired some new skills doing the web design assignment. To begin with, I can now create and design my own website. I feel this will be very helpful for me in my future career as a teacher. Not only do I now know how to create a website, I know skills that will help me make any website I create visually appealing and interactive. I like being able to have control over what the users of my webs...