Twitter and Me

When we were first told in class that we would be using twitter, I was really surprised. When I think about twitter I think about Will Ferrell parody accounts, teenagers trying to be witty, and the constant struggle of trying to gain more followers. In the classroom, however, I learned it can be very valuable while I am continuing my education and when I am a teacher. Following people that are in the history field on twitter is beneficial because I can see what the professionals are using in their classrooms and how I could apply it to my own homework or in my own classroom. I also like how you can search a hashtag such as #historyteacher and twitter can directly connect you to anyone who mentioned that they are a history teacher in their mini bio or in any tweets. I am already used to twitter so I have not really had any problems when using it. I really like using twitter in the classroom and I think I will continuing using it throughout my teaching career. 

The Final Frontier

Technology in the classroom is something that every teacher should strive to have. A classroom without the incorporation of technology is a classroom that does not live up to its full potential. Students are more willing to learn and are more likely to enjoy what they are learning through the technology that they are used to using on a daily basis. This presentation will explain why technology is so important in today's classroom.