Blog 6

    One of the Florida Standards I found on the CPALMS website focuses on using technology to create and share digital content. It is part of the Computer Science standards that will take effect in 2025-2026. The standard encourages students to use digital tools to design and present their ideas, showing that technology can help them express creativity and problem solving skills. I think I am somewhat prepared to implement this standard because I am comfortable using programs like Google Slides, Canva, and basic coding platforms, but I would still need more practice in teaching students how to use these tools effectively in a classroom setting.

    While exploring the Educator Toolkit on CPALMS, I looked at the 2nd grade Language Arts section and found lesson plans that include digital reading resources and interactive activities. One of the resources showed how to use online reading tools to help students practice vocabulary and comprehension. I think these types of tools could be very useful in my future classroom because they make lessons more engaging and accessible for students with different learning styles. Using these resources would also help students become more familiar with digital learning platforms, which is an important skill for them to develop.

    Being a proficient internet searcher is very important for teachers because it helps us find accurate, reliable, and age appropriate materials for our students. Teachers often need to find lesson plans, articles, and educational videos quickly, so knowing how to search efficiently saves time and also improves lesson quality. One skill I think I will use the most is using specific keywords and filters to narrow down results. A skill I already use that was not mentioned in the course is using reverse image search to check where images come from or to find better quality visuals for classroom projects.

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