EME2040 Spring 2022

  Copyright and fair use are two very important concepts that apply to education, media (music, film, television), and product creation and innovation. Copyright is what protects online and in-person creations such as art, literature, products, logos, etc. When something is copyrighted, permission must be granted prior to using the creation and credit must be given if one uses the creation. On the other hand, fair use is when others' creations can be used but must be used in addition to one “new work”. Fair use also requires that the creator is not gaining monetary benefit from adding to somebody else's work.  While dealing with the concepts in regard to education, teachers and students must be very careful about the sources and media types used in a classroom. For example, if a copyrighted worksheet is online, I must gain permission from the owner before using it in my classroom, or else I would be subject to legal troubles. These concepts need to be taught in the classroom so

1.   For as long as I can remember I have used Microsoft Word. MS Word has always been the word processing system expected to be used throughout my k-12 education. When I entered high school, teachers began introducing Google Drive which included Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc. At first, I did not like Google Docs, but as I entered college, all of my assignments were expected to be turned in virtually. As my courseload got a bit heavier on assignments, I started to feel that Google Docs seemed more streamlined than MS Word. Now, I prefer doing all of my assignments on Google Docs. I enjoy the way that all of my word documents are listed on the home page of Docs, and that my work is automatically saved. Furthermore, I think that Google Docs is easier to navigate for simple assignments because it lacks some of the “bells and whistles” that MS Word contains. Overall, MS Word and Google Docs are both great word processing systems, but I prefer the simplicity of Google Docs.  2. The statem

 EME SPRING 2022      Hello! My name is Lindsey Kaplan, I'm 21 years old, and I am a junior at Florida State University. I am currently majoring in sociology, and minoring in education. I am from Boca Raton, Florida, which is about a 7-hour drive south of Tallahassee. While growing up, I was inspired by so many amazing teachers, which made me want to enter the education field myself! I am excited to learn how to incorporate technology into education, and I look forward to this class.       While attending school, I often had to use technology in class for projects and assignments. I have used Microsoft Office for a very long time, but I am just learning how to become comfortable using Microsoft Excel. Furthermore, I have used websites such as Kahoot, Prezi, and other supplemental technology while being a student. Personally, I would consider myself very comfortable using technology, but I also am aware that I could improve my skills. I have the basics of educational technology unde