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.

All About Me

 Hi! I'm Kara Matteo, a freshman at Edinboro University studying secondary social studies education. I will hopefully one day become a high school history teacher. My main focus is on the late 19th and 20th century, and I especially love the 50s-80s time era. I have always been fascinated with this time frame, even when I was a little girl. I am proud to be attending a renowned teaching university where my life goal of becoming a teacher can become a reality.
  Throughout my life and professional career, I also would love to learn Spanish. I took four years in high school and can understand it pretty well. However, I cannot speak it as well as I would like to be able to. A huge dream I have is to be able to learn Spanish and travel to Hispanic countries before settling into a school in Florida where I can teach ESL students American History in their own native language.
  When I am a teacher, I believe that technology will be an even greater aid to the classroom than it already is today. Computers, tablets, and projectors are all such valuable tools already to me as a student. Technology like iPads in the classroom make learning easier and more fun for both the students and teachers. I want to be able to properly use all of these tools to their full potential in my own classroom and have my history notes be entertaining and easy to learn from. Technology has helped so much and I cannot wait to become a teacher and explore all of my technological options.