#2 - Microsoft Word

Regarding word processing programs, the only program I have ever used is Microsoft Word. I would say I know my way around a Word Document, but there are some features I don't know how to use. I have written numerous research papers and essays via Microsoft Word, as it is a nifty and easy program to use for even the longest of papers. My teachers use Microsoft Word for about everything I can think of; they use it to make their syllabuses, write up the course schedule, prepare course material for the students and many other uses. I use Word more for papers and assignments and my teachers use Word for guidelines and instructions for the class.


For as long as I can remember, I have always been told about the consequences behind copyright infringement and cheating. There are and always will be "no tolerance" policies in the school system regarding copyright and fair use of materials in an educational environment. Regarding the fair use of materials in the classroom, I have had certain professors not being able to make PDF copies of articles and post them online for all of us to use because of copyright issues with the authors. As a teacher, I would make sure to use copyrighted materials in my classroom, for their intended purposes. I would also stress to my students the importance of misusing copyrighted material and the severity of the consequences that come along with misuse.


I have been apart of the "twittersphere" for quite sometime now, and it's one of my favorite forms of social media. I have only used my twitter account for personal entertainment, i.e. keeping up with the latest memes, vines and celeb gossip; therefore, the majority of the accounts I follow on my personal account are usually friends from school, and comedy accounts. It's going to be interesting to have a separate account for networking and connections for educational technology purposes. Personal Learning Networks are very helpful regarding networking for future employment or internships. I can use PLNs to connect with past employers, or even potential future employers. I can also use PLNs to keep up with the newest educational trends, methods or concepts to use in my classroom.