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 Hello y'all! After doing some research on high schools that I'm aware of in both Tennessee and Florida, I'm finding that most school websites do not include links to teacher websites. In the faculty directories, it usually just lists the phone numbers and emails of the teachers. I do remember from my time in high school that when my teachers used their websites, it was mainly for summer reading/work or to keep parents updated. Since applications such as Google Classroom, Canvas, and Blackboard are becoming more and more common, it's less likely for teachers to use their websites for constant updates. Here is one of the websites I consulted for this information:  https://www.leonschools.net/leon In my classroom, I feel I will be most likely to use the standard connective applications I listed above, and also websites that allow me to connect with other teachers to gain inspiration for lesson plans or modules. I feel that collaboration within the teaching community, espe...

When using Diigo this last week, I liked the interactive components of the application. I appreciated how simple it was to use the annotation tools and how I could easily interact with other people. The application is just a simple web browser extension which is very accessible when annotating different sources on my web browser. My only critique of Diigo is that the software feels a bit outdated. I think the extension could benefit from an update and makeover. I  have really enjoyed blogging so far. I think blogging is a great way to organize my concise thoughts about each module we have every week. It gives me an opportunity to share my opinions about different topics in educational technology. I also think that blogger is a very easy site to navigate. With all of the outside sources we have to embed into widgets, I have found it very straightforward to access those tools and simply embed whatever I need to.   As an educator, I think an interesting tool I would implemen...

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 Hello! This week I'll be discussing how Twitter (X) has become a valuable resource in my PLN. I created a new X account specifically as a personal education tool in order to follow educational accounts and not be distracted with my personal content. So far, I have found it very valuable to follow verified accounts who are reporting on educational technology. I haven't found many fellow students to interact with yet, but I'm sure the further we all develop our PNMs the more interactive the space will become.  The digital divide refers to the gap between students who have access to technology versus students who do not, and how that impacts their performance inside and outside of the classroom. Students who have unlimited access to technology are able to access learning materials, assignments, and educational resources that give them a much higher advantage than students who do not have unlimited access, or any access whatsoever, to the same resources. Beyond schooling, stud...

 Hello! For my standard, I've chosen RI.3.7 which outlines how students can evaluate media from different sources and formats in order to address or solve problems in the classroom. This includes sources such as online textbooks, videos and audio, spreadsheets, and even graphic organizers. Based on my current skill set, I feel like I would be prepared to assist students in approving the validity of these sources and give them the tools to evaluate these sources. However, I do not feel equipped when it comes to helping students create graphic organizers and spreadsheets based on the information they find.  The CPALMS lesson plan I've chosen is about "Shifting Objects of Attention" in a theatrical scene onstage. In this lesson plan, students will learn what objects pull their focus in real life, and then use this exercise in their scenes to create more truthful moments for their characters. Based on the lesson plan resources, they suggest using a computer for my present...