(2) ILP "Design" - Edmodo

I created an Edmodo classroom page for an eighth grade creative writing class. Edmodo is very similar in appearance to facebook and functions similarly as well. It was very user-friendly and easy to set up. Students can log in using a secure code that the teacher distributes. Not only can Edmodo be used to announce assignments and be a place to submit assignments but students can also comment on teacher posts and take quizzes as well. I made an assignment and included an attachment for the instructions in the Folders Tab. I also created a quiz and a poll to determine what the next assignment should be.


link: www.edmodo.com/diana-josefina-jurisic/referral?source=invitations

Blog Post #10

Using a data collection tool could be very useful for getting feedback on certain assignments and projects to gauge what students enjoy but also the best way they learn. For example, if I were to introduce a new project to a group of 10th graders in a psychology class, I would create a pre-assignment survey asking the student what they hope to get out of this project and a post-assignment survey asking what they actually got from the project as well as things they liked or didn't like.

A paragraph on topics you found most interesting from reviewing your classmates’ blogs.
I enjoyed seeing what my classmates came up with in their screenshots of the projects they did for the class. It is interesting to compare your work to others and see where you can improve on whether it be style, content or even as reference for maintaining copyright law.


I would like to learn be better versed in Excel because many employers require proficiency in that software and it also has many other uses. It's an intimidating software because it looks different that the word processing I am used to. I hope to take a Lynda.com tutorial sometime so I can better understand Excel and hopefully be able to use it effectively.

Blog Post #9 (due 11/14)

The Flipped Classroom is a reversal of traditional teaching methods where instead of listening to the teacher lecture in school and do homework at home, students view a video lecture at home and utilize class time to work on assignments. I think this has the potential to benefit students by allowing them to have access to the teacher when they are putting the skills learned in lectures to the test. This can also make it easier on parents who, at least in my case when I was younger, didn't really understand themselves what my homework assignments were requiring of me.
http://www.teachertube.com/

MIT has released many free videos of class lectures for people with access to the internet to be able to learn from the school. While you can view these freely it is not the same as being a student paying tuition. This can allow a motivated individual to learn new things but will not lead to college credit. Open generally signifies free resources that can be used to one's learning.

I learned how to use action buttons and animations in PowerPoint. I liked making the powerpoint look cool and fun to follow but I had a hard time with the table. I think next time I will try to do the graph differently or attempt at using buttons instead of trying to animate it.

Blog Post #8 (due 10/31)

It was interesting to see how sports psychology equipment can be used to assess the learning needs of a student. I thought that the bio feedback could be particularly useful for the purposes of helping special needs students. I believe that it could really help teachers understand their students who struggle with communicating their feelings and improve the learning experience.

For the first level of Bloom's Taxonomy of learning, "remember," you could use powerpoint to review concepts of the lesson by listing key points and calling on students to define them and use powerpoint animations to reveal the answer on screen for the class. For "understand" I would use slides to go into more detail and illustrate the idea or concept. Next slide for "apply" could provide a sample question and have students apply concepts from previous slides to solve the question. For the "analyze" step I would use ask students questions that would help them make connections between ideas and after discussion among class reveal my answers. For "evaluate" I would give feedback to students and weigh the arguments in the the slide. For the final step of "create" I would use my final slide to give students the assignment for them to apply the things they learned in the lesson.


Social networking is a great way of staying updated in the changes happening all around the world on a variety of different topics. To stay informed of changes in technology trends depends on what pages you subscribe to. Throughout the course we have used twitter and it is an excellent example for watching trends as they come up and die out.

https://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/05/25/twitter-follow-education-technology/

and https://twitter.com/edutopia is an example from that list.

This website lists some good pages to follow on twitter to remain updated on current and trending changes in tech. Of course twitter is not the only social media that you can subscribe yourself to in order to be in the know. Facebook can even be used despite its personal networking aspect as it was grown in time to pass on lots of information. You can create teacher groups in facebook to share with your fellow teachers new changes and trends as well.

Blog Post #7

Technology helps students with physical or learning disabilities to utilize technology more effectively. Those with physical disabilities may use different methods of input to be able to use computers such as a special mouse or speech to text. Those with learning disabilities could use technology to aid them such as software that helps kids with dyslexia or time management software for kids with ADD. In my previous sign language class we learned about assistive technologies that the hearing impaired make use of like closed captioning, TTY and other visual devices. I feel that in a classroom setting, while this kind of assistive technology should help those who need it, it could also serve as a distraction to other students. Overall the goal is to learn and all students would have to be aware that these technologies are for learning purposes only.


I learned how to create a basic website for a class. It was a little difficult to get the hang of how to use weebly but overall I think it came out nicely. I feel that it could be improved better if I were a teacher with a class plan already instead of having to fictionalize which is not my strong suit. I could see myself using a class website for distributing class material to students or communicating with parents. Here is my site: http://dj16deme2040.weebly.com/
And a screenshot:

Diigo is a really helpful tool to use for reading and annotating documents on the computer. This software could be particularly useful for doing research and saving resources along with your own personal notes and highlighting. As a student I've already found it useful in my history classes, but as a teacher it can be utilized for sharing ideas, new research and projects with other teachers.

(1) ILP “Participation” – Complete a Lynda.com tutorial

Blog Completion Guide: Post evidence of your learning including (1) activity log, (2) a short description of the learning experience, and (3) products/evidence

10/17/2016 6:41 PM - Started Part 1"Understanding Twitter and microblogging" on Lynda.com
The website is explained as a microblogging site where millions of users can input thoughts in 140 characters or less. There is a variety of users on Twitter engaging in trending topics world wide. Hashtags are explained and twitter terminology. Suggested users to follow are explained. Profiles are explained.

10/17/2016 6:50 PM Started Part 2 "Getting Started" on Lynda.com
Tutorial explains how to create a account with twitter. Personalization is emphasized as being a major part of the twitter experience. The timeline is explained and how to navigate it. Finding users to follow based on common interests is explained. Finding users based on personal contact list is explained. Editing and customizing profile pages is explained. Twitter is on many sites which makes it easy to connect things you like on other sites to your twitter account. Verified accounts are explained as accounts that are authenticated by twitter to ensure you are following the genuine person.

10/17/2016 7:01 PM Started Part 3 "Composing Tweets" on Lynda.com
Character limit is 140 but you can keep typing but you will not be able to post until you meet the character limit. This allows you to review your tweet. Followers are explained as people who can see what you tweet. Inserting links into tweets are explained, despite the size of the link they are all considered to be 22 characters. It is explained how to tweet from other sites that support twitter. It is explained how to add photos to a tweet. It is explained how to add your location to your tweets and the implications of privacy. Hashtags are gone more in depth to understand trending topics and finding related information by categorizing them with labels. It is explained how to delete tweets and how to pin them to your page. It is also explained how to protect your profile by making your profile private.

10/17/2016 7:16 PM Started Part 4 "Reading Tweets" on Lynda.com
Explained how to retweet to your own profile or how to reply to one. It is explained how to favorite a tweet for personal reference later. Explained how to block users tweets. Shown how to view full links before clicking on them on twitter. It is explained how to search through twitter for tweets, profiles of interests, and trending topics.

10/17/2016 7:28 PM Started Part 5 "Interacting with tweets and users" on Lynda.com
Notifications are explained to tell you when you are followed, replied to, retweeted or tweeted at. It is explained how to mention another user in your own tweets which notifies them and is posted to their profile. It is explained how to interact another users profile and view previous conversations. Unfollowing is elaborated on as well as introducing muting other users. Direct messages are explained. Blocking is elaborated on and explains that users can still view your profile by logging out.
7:48 PM Started Part 6 "Exploring Twitter Settings" on Lynda.com
The twitter account settings are explained. It is explained how to connect your cell phone to your twitter account and download the app for a smartphone. Notification settings are looked at in more depth comparing email notifications and in-twitter notifications. You can customize what notifications you receive and how. Security settings explained. Shows how to stay secure while using twitter and how to know if someone tries to compromise your account. It is explained how to delete your account and how to download your history into your computer.

10/17/2016 7:56 PM Started Part 7 "Going Beyond the Basics" on Lynda.com
Trending topics are explained to keep you updated on what's going on. You can view these topics live to see tweets come in from people everywhere. It is explained how to tailor your own trends. It is explained on how to create a twitter list. It is explained how to navigate the twitter app on an Apple iPad. Explained how to refresh twitter feed.

10/17/2016 8:06 PM Started Part 8 "Conclusion" on Lynda.com
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I learned a few new features that twitter had that I did not know. Such as the ability to mute certain users and that even if you block someone that they can still view your profile publicly if they log out. The videos were easy to follow and understand the topics she covered.

Blog Post #6

This was a class page from one of my high school classes. It was Cypress Bay High and generally the grade level for this class ranged from 9-12. The website doesn't have public information but the login is the same since I took the class. On her page she provides useful links for students in addition to class assignments, notes and announcements.

As a hopeful history teacher I could see myself using technology to be engaging and exciting for students. For example creating assignments on a smart board that would encourage all students to come up to the class and participate while hopefully having a good time as well. I believe that if students are enjoying the materiel they are learning that they will be more likely to retain the information. A personal favorite assignment my teachers did in school was play jeopardy with study guides in order to prepare for an upcoming test, it made it easier to remember. I would like to things similar to this while incorporating the technology of a smart board.


My favorite technology that we experienced was the virtual reality headset. I could see this being used in a classroom in many ways to expand the learning plane of a classroom to many other places. This kind of technology would make be useful for virtual field trips and to allow students to see in learned class material in front of them. Another possibility would be to take students back in time to experience an era that could no longer be experienced today like perhaps the Cretaceous Period.

Blog Post #5

I find that YouTube is a useful tool especially for those who are visual learners. For me personally, I find it easier and faster to grasp a concept when I can see it in action. This can help teachers teach students who are more visually stimulated and gives a variety of videos to show students on many subjects.


Prezi is an interesting software to use for simple presentations. The software is also good for collaborative projects as it is based on the concept that the entire project is on one canvas as opposed to slides. When you present it zooms in and out of the canvas which is an interesting concept but might get distracting and might not be good for more structured information. It is cloud-based which is helpful as well as including many different themes for an aesthetically pleasing presentation experience. https://prezi.com/


I think that 3D printers holds a big promise for education by allowing students to see how concepts in their mind can come to life relatively easily. It could be utilized in an art classroom by allowing students to create art digitally and then seeing it physically before them. It can also be utilized in an engineering class to provide customized models and prototypes for inventions.

Blog Post #2

I've mostly used Microsoft Word for writing papers and doing school projects. I've seen my teachers use it for creating handouts, tests and project assignments. Fairly versed in Word but I am learning that there many more functions in this software that I was not even aware of.

In high school copyright and fair use was not something I was taught much about. In college, it could not be preached more to avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement at all costs. I've had to learn how to give credit to sources and citing them when necessary. As a teacher I would make sure to have a good understanding of all fair use guidelines to avoid having any issues and explain to my students why it's important to not take credit for another's work.

Previous to this class I had only used twitter for receiving updates to my phone regarding certain company rewards programs. In this class I can see how twitter can be used for much more like connecting students, parents and teachers for purposes such as assigning work, reminders or just posting useful links and information. I think that personal learning networks have a great advantage that can further improve the educational system and how teachers and parents also can remain connected about the student's education.

Blog Post #1

Computers are an important part of the educational experience because they have the ability to help students learn in different ways. While technology certainly is useful for teaching students, it is not a complete substitute for a teacher and a traditional learning environment. Computers also can make it easier for students to write assignments and be able to use the internet as a resource for finding information.

I think that the ISTE standards are important because they provide a set of guidelines of what's expected in how to implement technology properly. Standard 3b. "Collaborate with students, peers, parents and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation" would one that I feel I could implement easily given the increasing amount of social media being developed to keep people connected and inspire others. Standard 1b. "Engage students in  exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources" may be a little difficult for me as I am not sure on how I would use technology to relate to real-world issues and would be interested in learning different tools to do so.


To be a digital native is to have been born within the age of technology and have an understanding of it from an early age. I agree with this term because I believe that most digital natives(if not all) have had some contact with technology in some way, shape or form. Being able to financially acquire a device is another matter but I find that it's almost impossible that someone in this age has not at least had some experience with a computer because of technology's increasing popularity. I have seen some differences between me and some of my professors in that while they are not completely technologically incompetent there are some students who tend to be more technologically savvy in understanding more complex functions in not just just computers but technology in general. Though these differences don't really make much of an impact. I anticipate to keep up with my future students in the realm of technology because I've been using computers for so long and often that it would be hard to not keep up.

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My previous experience with technology is about average in comparison to others my age. I grew up in a Macintosh household and while I have a basic understanding of Windows and its software I'm not as well versed in it as I am with Apple products. I have both worked on and used gaming consoles and have a good understanding of how they work. I have done graphic design projects using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as presentations on Keynote.

In this class I hope to learn how to use Excel as it is the only program in Microsoft office that I have not had any experience with. I would also like to learn other skills that would further my familiarity with Windows' operating system. I would also like to learn how to use technology to effectively teach students in the future.

The questionnaire revealed that on all levels I rank as fairly balanced between both sides of the scale. In the first I lean more towards reflective which I relate to because I find that reviewing material helps me remember it. Sensing I leaned towards more and from that I learned that relating material I learn in school is best absorbed if I can relate it to the real world. I am also a visual learner which I relate to very much as it's hard for me to picture things on my own without some sort of visual representation. And as more of a global learner I need to understand the main idea before going into smaller themes within the big idea.

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