Blog Post #2

Microsoft Word has been around for quite some time. I remember using it when I was no bigger than a second grader. I grew up going to private schools and they put you in a computer class the second you learned your A,B,Cs. As I got older, I began using MS Word a lot more frequently. I probably use it most when I have an essay or blog post due. It's great for these assignments because it has spell and grammar check. Since I have been at college, I see people use it to take notes during lectures. As for teachers, I have seen a lot of them use MS Word to make study guides when a big test is coming up. Some just print it out and others post the file to the class access page. The textbook says that MS Word is a great way to keep your classroom documents organized. As a teacher, I would use it to organize my syllabus in the beginning of the year, write letters to the parents about their child's progress, and construct tests.

When it comes to copyright and fair use of materials in education, I must admit that I do not have mush experience. This concept of not taking pictures of powerpoint or photocopying a textbook is an issue I have only seen in college. I, personally, think that it is ridiculous that some teachers cannot post the powerpoints they use in class because of copyright mandates. As a teacher, I would makes my own notes and powerpoints so the children are able to copy down and use the notes without fear of violating the academic honor policy around the nation. My students should have full access to the information I teach in class.

I am fairly familiar with Twitter and find it fascinating that there is so much more to it than i thought. The last time I used it, or even opened the application, was senior year of high school. I really like how it is a networking site more than anything. You can learn so much from the people you follow, and even the people you don't through hashtags. As a teacher, I would use Twitter to have extra credit discussion randomly throughout all my classes. I think it would be cool to combine all the classes together, through social media, to discuss something important going on in the school, community, or even the world.