Blog Post 3

The infographic I choose can be found at: http://www.arl.org/storage/documents/infographic-academic-freedom-balanced-copyright-full-size-2014.pdf. The graphic uses different size fonts in order to grab the readers attention to the most important concepts. It uses colors to make some information pop. Pictures are used that help emphasize the corresponding points. At time, information is broken down into columns in order to make it easier to read and  to be better organized. A graph is even used to help visual learners understand the what the text is saying. Overall, I think the main idea of this graphic is to create a fun way for people to learn about copyright and what is available to education within those rights.

The age range I would be using technology for would be elementary school children. I would like to have my students be able to use the web in order to access information on the things they are learning about. I would need to make sure my students are able to navigate the web and also make responsible choices on what they view. I would also like my students to use the web in order to create writing assignments. They would need to know how to protect their personal information by not sharing intimate details about themselves. I would also like my students to use the web in order to do classroom projects. They would need to understand copyright and fair use guidelines to do this.

I learned a lot by creating the newsletter. I liked figuring out how to use different colors and art to make everything pop. I finally figured out how to make lines for signatures which would come in handy when I actually need to do newsletters. The columns make everything neatly organized and I liked how visually I was able to focus more on the information. I think it also helped me get into the mindset of actually doing a newsletter in the future. It gave me a creative outlet to figure out exactly how I might address the parents of my students.

Blog Post 2

I’ve used Microsoft Word for almost everything as a student. I’ve had to write several papers and submit them using the program. I also have used it to create study guides or outlines on educational material. My teachers have also used Microsoft Word in everyday situations. When they give out handouts, they’ve used Word in order to make the material. Tests and quizzes have also been formatted using the program. It’s a vital part of making the educational system work.

I have not really given much thought before to copy right and fair use in classrooms. I have seen teachers use other material in Power Points in order to discuss concepts and further the students’ understanding. I’ve also had to use material in order to write papers and take my own understanding of topics further. If I were to use other people’s material in slides or lectures, I would make sure to cite the original author. I would also make sure my students understood that it is important to give credit where it is due.

I have learned that personal learning networks are a vast source of untapped material. They are a way to connect to the minds of those who are experienced and have knowledge in certain fields. They are also a useful way to find out new things that I may not have thought about before. I believe I’ll use these materials in order to further my understanding of what I will be teaching. I believe I will also use it to provide my students with different viewpoints on subject matter.