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      I've had a Twitter account for my own personal use since 2013. However, I created a new account for this course. Last night, I interacted with those on the #BuildHOPedu Twitter chat. This Twitter chat was wonderful, and I met new people from around the country. Each of them has a goal to make education a hopeful and safe environment for everyone. Interacting with them has been beneficial because we all share the same ideas and thoughts about education. Finding a group of people who share these sentiments allows us to connect, even if it's through the Internet. In my future career as a lawyer, I hope to use Twitter in a positive way. With the help of Twitter, I can connect with my clients on a daily basis. I can share my information such as office location and times of operation. Twitter can be used as a great networking device.      Digital Divide can affect a student's success in the classroom. In today's society, t...

    I chose grade level eight, and the LAFS.8.L.3.4 standard. For this standard, I would clarify the meaning of words for my eighth grade students. Specifically, I would focus on words from class readings and content that my students do not understand. The readings would be for eighth grade students. The strategies implemented would include: using context such as word position, using common-Latin roots, consulting reference materials like dictionaries and glossaries, and verifying the definition of words. I do feel prepared to implement this standard based on my current skill set. This grade level is about to enter high school and as an English major, I believe I have the skill set to teach my students how to understand words they do not know. I have had to reach lots of novels and understand words I do not know. I can use my own experience to help my students understand. This too involves patience and understanding where my students are strugglin...

      Copyright is the legal right to publish, print, film, or perform material. Originators of these materials give authorization and access for others to copyright. In the United States copyright law, fair use allows others, under certain circumstances, to copyright without the need for permission. With fair use, individuals can copy verbatim for purposes that deal with criticism, teaching, and news reporting. As a teacher, I hope to set the rules for plagiarism in the classroom. This is something that I will not tolerate, and I will actively monitor my students' work especially when they use outside sources to find information. A good method to use for plagiarism purposes is Turnitin. This is a great resource to check if my students have copied another's work. Also, if I suspect a student is cheating, I can verify with another student's exam/homework and look for any similar sentences or even handwri...

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    Throughout elementary and middle school, I used MS Word. I took computers during those ten years, and I had to complete assignments using MS Word. Specifically, my computer teacher allowed us to practice our typing whenever we used Word. She would write a couple words on the board, and we had to type it in a Word document. Also, my middle and high school teachers required me to write several essays via Word document. My teachers did not like when I used Pages due to formatting issues. Ever since FSU, I use MS Word on a daily basis. It allows me to be organize and take notes, and I can use it for formatting purposes.      Personally, I do not like Google Docs. I prefer MS Word. On Word, I am able to view the pages whereas Google Docs is just one continuous document. Although Google Docs allows participants to view and edit, I still prefer MS Word. I have ultimate control of any changes I choose to make to the document.      ...