My name is Mel, and I am a freshman at a Florida university. I am majoring in elementary education, and I want to work with kindergartners. I love meeting friends for random food dates and talking with them about the latest news. I also love dogs, and I have three that mean the world to me.
Whenever I have used technology for educational purposes, it is usually to check for grades and assignments. As I have gotten older, I used my laptop to type up research papers and perused several scholarly online databases to support a topic of interest. I have had to present my findings in the form of a PowerPoint, in addition to being filmed while sharing my knowledge to the class. In the past, I have also used Prezi and Weebly as platforms to present a project.
My personal learning network (PLN) consists of guidance counselors, teachers, and social media platforms dedicated to sharing tips on teaching. There are other components as well--Gmail, EBSCO, educational websites--but the most essential attribute of my PLN is communication. Teaching is a social job, particularly for elementary educators. I rely heavily on my PLN to acquire the best professional and personal advice in order to perform at my best as a student and as a future teacher.
Hi Mel, do you have your dogs with you right now? If not, you must miss them a lot! In our class, we will learn many Web 2.0 technologies (social media, Wikis, etc.) to build a teacher PLN. PLN is reciprocal so that you will learn from people in your network but also you will contribute to the community some day.
ReplyDeleteI am at home, so I am still able to see my dogs! Thank you for sharing additional information about my PLN.
DeleteHello Mel! I hope you are liking college, what made you interested in elementary education? I love dogs too, what kind do you have?
ReplyDeleteHiya Jessica! I have worked with kids professionally in a school, and I LOVE it! I want to continue that experience with my career. I have two chihuahuas and one pekingese mix. I love my lil lap dogs :)
DeleteHey Mel! If it wasn't for Covid I would highly suggest subbing! I set my schedule to only have class Tuesday/Thursday so I could be a Substitute Monday/Wednesday?Friday. If you ever get the chance it's so worth it! Kindergarten was such a fun grade to sub but it gives you a chance to try everything.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that suggestion! Unfortunately, the school I work at won't let me sub unless I have my associates which isn't for another year. I love that you have been able to incorporate subbing and learning in your life! Yay you!
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