Camila Munante’s Blog

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      I've had nothing but good experiences with Diigo thus far. Its ability to bookmark, annotate, and share web materials is something I value greatly since it has been quite helpful to me in my academic mission. I took the time to explore these features as mentioned in the course description and can utilize them. With Diigo, I can effectively arrange my research materials and add insightful annotations to online pages, which helps me comprehend the topic on a deeper level. The feature that allows me to attach sticky notes to specific webpage sections is one that I enjoy because it makes it easier for me to highlight important details or make notes for future research. I have, however, come across a few minor usability problems, such as random lag times and formatting errors.     I have found blogging to be a really simple and interesting activity. The blogging task in this class feels less like an assignment and more like a creative method of expression. I li...

     After learning what a Personal Learning Network is, I can assert that my early experiences with Twitter(X) and instagram definitely had an impact on mine. In my own words, a Personal Learning Network is a system full of resources, tools, and people that can be utilized to further your professional or personal development. Resources within this system should promote learning and self-improvement. In my experience, i have been able to grow my personal learning network through applications like instagram and twitter because they permit me to make connections, put myself and my services out there, and get inspiration for content creation that may apply to my profession. Instagram and Twitter could be useful to my future career as a school psychologist because it will allow me to build a reputable online persona that highlights my accomplishments and mutual professionals in my field. Twitter and Instagram can also link me to mentors in my field who are renowned for their ...

     After reviewing the given ELA technology standards, i decided to place my focus on Kindergarten standards. There was only one standard, LAFS.K.W.2.6, and i would describe it as the expectation for educators to start slowly integrating efficient technologies into the lesson plans for their young students through creative and collaborative measures. The standard explains that the teachers should explore plenty of digital tools in their classroom. This could be done with simply projecting information on an electronic border such as SmartBoard or Promethean board activities or even encouraging at home creative play with programs such as Paint or StoryJumper. I feel prepared to implement this standard in my prospective Kindergarten classroom because i am very familiar with all these applications. This allows me to properly introduce this type of technology to a young group of children.      I fully looked into the CPALMS educational toolkit and felt drawn t...

   While I haven't been an official lead teacher, my role as an assistant teacher at the FSU childcare and early learning center has allowed me to make assertions about copyright and fair use. I have learned that navigating copyright and fair use is valuable in developing instructional materials and guiding students. When asked how I would incorporate this skill into a classroom, I have to mention that there must be a balance between fostering creativity and respecting intellectual property rights. Encouraging students to cite sources and use credited materials would be at the top of my list. While challenges with proper usage may appear, I believe that teaching this skill is worth the trouble and will benefit my students in their future endeavours.     Out of the listed technology implementation issues, the one that I have the most to say about is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying seems almost inevitable, and unfortunately that applies even in an educational setting...

  -         In my academic journey, I have only become more and more integrated with technology. Teachers have taught me throughout the years to utilize applications like Word, GoogleDocs, and PowerPoint. Specifically, I have great experience with Microsoft Word, and I prefer it over both Google Docs and Pages. I prefer it because it has useful and convenient settings, layouts, and features that support assignments and homework. I use Word to make study-guides that emphasize the importance of some facts over others with differing fonts and sizes.  -         The ISTE standards for Educators are general standards for appropriate and efficient technology use by educators. After reviewing the standards closely, I can assert that the standard most meaningful to me is 2.3 Citizen. This standard states that educators will endorse technology use that benefits the digital world through helpful contributors and citize...

 Hi everyone! My name is Camila and I am a first-year at Florida State University. I am a psychology major with an intended minor in education. With my education, I hope to one day become a certified school psychologist and be able to help children advance in their education and cognitive developmental skills. I am a first-generation student, so education has always been heavily valued in my family and I hope to incorporate this mindset into my future career.  In terms of my prior experience using technology in an educational settings, I would say that I have been sufficiently exposed to educational technology. Using technology based materials over pen and paper has only increased in my time as a student. I use technology to write notes, watch lectures, and manage my school schedule. Prior to this class, I have been familiarized with Microsoft applications because my high school provided them and feel efficient in most of them. My personal learning networks consists of a good ...