Blog Journal 6

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One of the Florida Standards I found on the CPALMS website that incorporates technology is from the new Computer Science standards that will take effect soon. It focuses on students using digital tools and programming to solve real-world problems through coding and design. In simpler terms, this standard encourages students to think creatively and logically while using technology to come up with solutions. I feel somewhat prepared to implement this standard because I am familiar with basic digital tools and technology used in classrooms, but I would need more training when it comes to actual programming and computer science concepts. I know how important it is to stay updated with technology since it’s always changing, so I would definitely want to keep learning to better support my students.

CPALMS Educator Toolkit Paragraph
When I looked through the CPALMS Educator Toolkit, I found several helpful resources for teachers. One of the ones that stood out to me was a lesson plan that uses interactive digital tutorials to help students learn coding concepts in a hands-on way. I think these types of tools are great because they make learning more engaging and give students a chance to explore technology on their own. I would use resources like these in my teaching to introduce new concepts and allow students to practice using technology in creative ways. It’s also helpful for me as a teacher because the lessons are already aligned with the standards and provide clear guidance on how to use them in the classroom.

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It’s really important for teachers to be good at searching the Internet because we constantly need to find new materials, ideas, and accurate information for our lessons. Being able to search effectively saves time and helps make sure that what I find is reliable and useful. The skills I think I’ll use the most are using keywords and filters to narrow down my searches and checking that my sources are credible. One searching skill I already use a lot is finding images or videos to help explain lessons in a visual way. I think being a strong online researcher is something that will always help me in the classroom because education and technology go hand in hand.