Ms.Emily's Blog

      I have enjoyed my time blogging for this class. I like that the prompts help me reflect on what we are learning in class and are not super difficult. The posts serve as a way to look back on past material we have learned to use for other assignments, and I have looked back at posts that cover topics I am learning in another class as well. Through blogging, I have learned that I remember things better when I have typed/written them out.      Unfortunately, my Canva did not allow me to use the Generative AI tool. However, I was able to watch my classmates use it and it looks like a super helpful tool. I think it could be a unique way to find images or graphics to fit a presentation or project that you can't find in Canva's library. Right now, the images come out a little funky (strange contortions or warping), but I think as Generative AI advances, these images will become better and unrecognizable as AI generated.     As a teacher, I plan to ...

 

      I think AI in education can be a good thing, but could also be a really bad thing. For teachers, it can be a good resource to create lessons plans/ideas in a pinch. But for students, especially in the upper levels, it can quickly become a crutch. As AI gets better, students may become reliant on its help and not learn how to do work on their own.     Out of all the social media platforms, I've used Pinterest the most. Pinterest has always been a great source of ideas and inspiration for everything from outfits to school projects. In middle school I would use it to help me pick an idea for the school Science Fair, and in high school I used it to look for inspiration for volunteering projects to pitch for Key Club. Instagram as well has been a great resource, but more for connecting with my peers or following people that inspire me. Instagram and Pinterest are already helping me in my teaching career, as I follow influencers and boards that give me idea...

 As a teacher, I will try to always handle copyright and fair use ethically and also teach my students how to. I will guide them in creating some of their own works, to show the importance of originality and emphasizing proper attribution if they do use others work. Since learning about copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses, I would say I have learning essential topics but I do have some questions. For example, how much is too much use when using copyrighted material for lessons?     I think one of the biggest issues with technology implementation is lack of funding. The growing use of technology in schools, is also highlighting the funding gap between schools. It's clear that certain private and charter schools receive more funding than others, with more tech tools and 1-to-1 computers for students, but there is also a stark difference between public schools in more funded "better" areas than those in lower funded "worse" areas. This means some kid...