Using Technology and Online Resources in Education

I explored the teacher pages on Canopy Oaks Elementary School's website under the "Teacher Websites" section. The publicly accessible pages provide class schedules, upcoming events, and links to educational resources. Some teachers also share their contact information and brief biographies. However, detailed content like specific assignments or student progress reports likely requires login credentials. These pages serve as a valuable tool for parents and students to stay informed about classroom activities and expectations.

https://www.leonschools.net/domain/1574

Incorporating technology into my teaching practice is essential for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. I plan to utilize platforms like Google Classroom to distribute assignments and communicate with students seamlessly. For organizing grades and tracking student progress, tools such as Microsoft Excel or dedicated gradebook software will be beneficial. Additionally, creating engaging presentations with tools like Canva can make learning materials more appealing. By integrating these technologies, I aim to streamline administrative tasks and focus more on interactive teaching.

Working on Assignment 2 in a Canvas group was helpful in some ways but also frustrating. I liked how everything was in one place, and it was easy to share files. However, the formatting was hard to do at times, especially when making the rubric table. If I had to choose a different tool, I’d probably use Google Docs because it’s easier for group work, and everyone can edit in real-time. It would make things more organized and easier to follow.

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