Future Therapist's Blog

Blogging, in my case, was more of a required assignment than a personal passion, but it still offered some valuable insights into the writing process. Initially, it felt like a task I needed to complete, and I struggled to find motivation to write consistently. Over time, however, I appreciated how blogging helped me develop a more structured approach to my writing, and I started to enjoy the process of organizing my thoughts and refining my ideas. What I learned from the experience is that blogging can serve as a helpful tool for improving both clarity and discipline in writing, even when it’s not something I would typically do for fun. Trello is an intuitive project management tool that I find incredibly useful for organizing tasks, whether for personal use or in a classroom setting. It uses a card-based system where tasks can be added, categorized, and tracked with ease, which is especially beneficial for group projects. For teaching, it can help students stay organized with assignm...

 

ConvergeSF by starpause kid is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. The standard I chose to focus on is VA.68.F.3.In.a which is for 6-8th grade students in the visual arts. The standard states "create, interpret, and respond to visual art developed using new or emerging technologies." This basically means students should be able to use technology in their visual arts classes to learn about how the artwork was created and why it is important. I believe I am prepared to implement this standard because I took two art classes online in high school through Florida Virtual School. It taught me how to use technology to do research on the art pieces and better see the pieces up close at home which was very valuable in an online course.   Sticking with middle school art class, I chose a resource that I thought I would have liked to use in school. It is "transforming social issues with photo tra...

     Growing up, I always used Microsoft Word for class. Anytime we submitted assignments or had to print out a document, it was through Microsoft Word. At the time I didn't know anything other than that, but once I got older and discovered Google Docs, my world changed. I like Google Docs so much more because many people can edit one document at a time. Group members can collaborate on ideas and turn in one single submission for class assignments. I also prefer the way Google Docs looks over Microsoft Word.     The ISTE standard for educators is so important in the world of education. There are so many great points made about equality in the classroom, teaching students different than you, and much more. My favorite standard is being an advocate for equitable access. I believe not having access to class materials would make a student fall behind greatly. With a diverse student population, educators should be mindful of their students having access to technology...

     I hope to learn more about how I can incorporate technology into a child therapy practice. I want to be a child therapist when I graduate and I know technology is a really amazing tool I can use. This class will hopefully help me better understand how teachers are using it in their classrooms. Knowing what kids are already using can be helpful so I know how the technology works and how the kids adjust to learning about it.      The first experience I remember using technology in my classroom was when I went to 3rd grade. I went to a brand new school that decided to incorporate iPads into our curriculum. I remember being excited that we could use iPads in the classroom. We mostly used them for homework outside of class and reading textbooks or assignments in class. My classmates and I loved it.     I like learning about children: how they develop and why they behave the ways they do. I regularly use technology to learn about these things. I us...