Jaylin's EME 2040 Blog

      Prior to coming to FSU, I rarely utilized MS Word. My middle and high schools only used Google platforms. These platforms for the majority only included Classroom, Docs, and Slides. I always thought of MS Word to be a little more confusing and had a lot more going on along with it. I have become super comfortable with Google platforms and find it to be very user-friendly and easy to navigate. However, I am looking forward to becoming just as comfortable with MS Word through this course.     Out of the ISTE Standards for Educators, I find the standard discussing being a leader and leadership in general to be most meaningful. I think as an educator it is your job to set an example, lead, help, and support your students in any way possible. I like the way the standards under this topic describe a shared vision, equitable access, and modeling tool use. This is especially important in this digital age when technology is always advancing and changing.  ...

      My name is Jaylin Matias and I am a freshman at Florida State University majoring in elementary education. I am originally from northern New Jersey and I have one younger brother. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball, going to the beach, trying new foods and restaurants, and shopping. In the future, I am hoping to become a second grade teacher and spend a lot of time traveling the world.     Throughout all my years in school, I have been exposed to a variety of different technology and platforms. In middle and high school, I worked closely with Google Docs, Classroom, and Slides. I also have used things like Padlet, Zoom, and Canva. In college now, I use Canvas, TopHat, and Microsoft Word. I also have experience filming and editing small video presentations.     My personal learning network (PLN) can be split into four main categories, these being people, spaces, tools, and organizations. The people that contribute to my PLN include friend...