Blog Post #1

 1. Previous experience with AI applications e.g., ChatGPT) and how you have used them (e.g., writing assignments)?

    I do not have any history with AI applications. I have not used AI in any capacity before. I want to learn more about both the benefits and the harms of AI and how I can incorporate AI into my own teaching practice.

2. Educational technology being used in your 3rd year practicum placement?

    In my practicum this semester I have not seen many uses of technology. The main thing that I have noticed is the teachers use of smartboards. In my classroom my mentor teacher uses smartboards to teach lessons as well as for body breaks for the students. When she teaches lessons she uses google slides as a method to teach them. My mentor teacher also uses google translate on her phone to help two students who are just learning English. I have noticed that other than smartboards and teacher's personal devices there really is not much use of technology in the school.

3. What “burning” question do you have about the use of digital technologies in K to 9 education?

One of the main questions that I have is how do I incorporate technology into the classroom in a school that does not have the budget for computers/tablets?

4. Why is the question important to YOU?

This question is important because I know that not every school has the same budget nor the same opportunities. I want to learn more ways in wish technology can be incorporated regardless of school budget. I believe that technology can be greatly beneficial in the classroom because the world is in a place where technology is needed. Students deserve the opportunity to learn with and about technology.