Blog Post #6

I initially used this prompt as an opportunity to go back to my Highschool website searching for some websites some of my former teachers may have had. Unfortunately, I found none that were easily accessible to public users. I proceeded to ask my roommate about her Highscool and was much more successful with my findings when researching hers. She attended Gainesville Highschool, which was a school for grades 9-12. After clicking around for a little while, I found a Google doc with Faculty & Staff Contact Information, which had teachers names and their website links if they had one. Many teachers websites were formatted the same and had motivational quotes about learning and education. Homework links and communication platforms were easily accessible. Many teachers also included that they used their websites for students to stay up to date if they missed a day of class.

I envision myself using e-mail and a class website the most when I am a teacher. To me, this technology will be the most useful when working with Elementary aged children. Because the kids will be so young, it will most likely be the parents utilizing the website and e-mail, so I would do my best to make it easy to navigate and find information. I would use the website to post announcements, homework, and other important information. Having this communication platform would make it easy for parents to contact me with questions and concerns regarding their child.

Lastly, I had a great time on the field trip to the technology sandbox!! I learned a lot about the up and coming technology classrooms are going to start seeing more often. In particular, I really enjoyed learning about the SmartBoard. I didn't realize how innovative and interactive this technology could be and I look forward to utilizing it in my classrooms when I need a demonstration. This also caters to all types of learners and everyone could benefit from incorporating this in my classroom.