2 Twitter for Teaching

I have had to use Microsoft office ever since about 4th grade. All throughout Middle and High school I was expected to turn in hard copies of papers. I even used Microsoft in art classes when I was asked to print out pictures for inspiration on projects. My teachers would use Microsoft to print out assignments and worksheets for the class, and make PowerPoints for lectures. When I finally become a teacher I will be using Microsoft for similar uses, like making a syllabus and worksheets.

When I was in elementary school I was terrified of accidentally plagiarizing in projects, but it didn't even cross my mind that using a picture off of google fell into that. I just thought people uploaded pictures to the internet and google for other people to enjoy and use.As a teacher I will make sure all of the information I use does not cross the boundaries, and I will make sure my students do the same. 

I have been using social media for years and so I already had a twitter account before this assignment, but twitter is a great resource for networking and keeping up with the news. Depending on who you follow, the tweets you see will vary from current events, to hilarious videos, to just hearing about friends' days. Twitter can even be useful when I become a teacher. I can make a page for parents to follow me so I can post pictures of their kids, and even give them classroom updates! I know leaving the little ones for their first day of school can be hard for a new parent so this would be a great way to make them feel more comfortable!