Post #4

So, my course experience with Twitter has been great! I've interacted with most of my classmates as they reply and like my tweets. I also like to take a look at everybody's page to see what's going on. I think it's an important and a fun way to express yourself and get to know your classmates. It's easier to communicate on twitter with Taehyeong and everyone in the class. I think its beneficial to reflect on what we've learned in the classroom and perhaps use it on the app. In my future career, I think twitter can be helpful to interact with my students and keep them updated on our activities. It can also teach them about the consequences of the internet and how to use it safely. 

Digital divide affects students' success in schools because these days, many teachers and school curriculum require computer technology access to do assignments, lectures, homework, etc. Some students that can't afford or don't have access to computers struggle with the extra learning and practice that is needed for success. Things that cause digital divide could be economic issues with families having lower income that cannot afford computer access in their homes. Also depending on the country, some may not even be able to be available to internet. When I'm a teacher I will consider these problems some kids in my classroom may face, and understand that some students don't have computers at home. I will try my best to accommodate with these students and do most of my teaching in the classroom, and if technology is required, use what the school gives me and have the students use that. I would focus on more hard copy homework and assignments rather than ones on the computer.

The student software I expect to use the most is academic software. This is because it includes softwares such as Google docs, powerpoint, and Microsoft office. When I am teaching 2nd or 3rd grade I think these specific softwares will be an active way to learn and demonstrate technology skills at a young age. Using Google docs with features such as creating concept-maps or mind-maps will help students understand ways to compare and contrast different areas of geography learning about animals. Using powerpoint could help young students to make presentations on vocabulary terms they've learned throughout the week and use that software to study and look over. I also think the "Drill-and-Practice" software is a good technique for young students to practice the correctness of a response and questions. This is a good application for a subject such as math.