EDIT 4300 Yami's Blog

Taking EDIT 4300 has been both rewarding and challenging. I have learned so much about how technology can be integrated into the classroom. It is amazing to see how the use of online platforms continues to grow in education and in society today. As the years go by, technology becomes more advanced and plays an even bigger role in modern education. Training teachers to use online platforms effectively and encouraging students to engage with them helps create meaningful and effective learning experiences. For many years, social media has often been viewed as a distraction. However, it is important for teachers to understand how to use it effectively in the classroom. Teachers should also help students become responsible digital citizens by teaching them how to behave appropriately and respectfully when using online platforms. At the beginning of this course, I mentioned that I was not very tech-savvy. However, throughout this journey, I have become much more confident in using technology...

It was really interesting to read about the advantages and benefits of using social media in education and inside classrooms. I strongly agree that schools can use social media to organize group projects, communicate with students outside of class, share resources, and much more. In addition, social media has the potential to connect schools to the wider community. I currently work as a substitute teacher for LAUSD. Recently, I taught at Diego Rivera Learning Complex- Green Design High School, where I saw a great example of how social media is used. Students in the media production club record videos throughout the week and share school news every Friday. This activity helps students get involved and be creative while making videos. Students also use Instagram to share school news and promote different clubs. One important point mentioned in the readings is that teachers must act as responsible and attentive administrators to prevent and address inappropriate behavior. I completely ag...

It has been rewarding to see how everything we have learned is coming together and making meaningful connections. Gaining exposure to the ISTE Standards has helped me understand how technology can be integrated into lesson planning. As mentioned in the course, ISTE is not just about using technology but it is also about enhancing student learning through technology. Throughout this course, we have explored how to implement technology effectively, and creating the ISTE lesson plan was a valuable experience. It allowed me to reflect on how I can purposefully use digital tools in my teaching. Although developing the lesson took some time, I truly enjoyed the process. One new skill I gained was learning how to use the RubiStar website to create a rubric. It was both fun and useful. I can definitely see myself using it in my future lesson planning.  I really appreciate that the professor provided a variety of websites for us to choose from when creating our activities. For example, whil...