EME 2040 Spring 2022

  In terms of my initial experiences using Diigo, I would say that there are more positive attributes regarding it than negative. I really enjoyed how I was able to discover the amount of annotation styles available. In addition, I enjoyed how I was able to better organize my research through the creation of my own library. Taking notes through this has also been very beneficial. I would say that I disliked the tutorials and the information provided when first downloading the app. I found it to be a tad bit confusing, however I was able to figure it out with time. In terms of my personal experience blogging, I would say that there are positives and negatives which I have recognized. I enjoy having the ability to reflect on my own work and how I can consistently update my blog to reflect the material presented in the class. In addition, I enjoy the ability to communicate my thoughts regarding the course material and concepts provided throughout the week. I do not always feel confi...

  In terms of kindergarten, students are expected to learn about the foundations for various different aspects regarding technology. For instance, one of the standards listed would include being exposed to online reading materials, and the tools included in certain programs. Features such as glossaries and electronic menus can be utilized in order to find different things within text, and students are expected to utilize these tools in order to find particular text. Other items of electronic text must be recognized by the student as well, including but not limited to headings, icons, and table of contents.  In the CPALMS Educator toolkit, there are a multitude of resources for Kindergarten Social Studies. The resource "5 Senses", provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. In addition, there is a resource subset for each sense. In the smell resource, a video tutorial plays for the student, and allows them to understand and rec...