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     Some schools have teachers create class pages on the school website to help students and parents stay informed. For example, on  Immanuel School’s website , I saw that teachers include things like their contact info, class schedule, weekly assignments, and sometimes a short bio or welcome message. They also post resources like handouts, study guides, or helpful links. Some pages show upcoming events or classroom updates. I noticed that some content is probably private and only available if you're logged in as a student or parent. Overall, these pages are helpful for communication and keeping everyone on the same page.      I plan to use technology to help me stay organized and work more efficiently. Tools like Google Classroom or Canvas would be great for posting assignments, collecting student work, and giving feedback. I’d also use Google Docs and Slides for lesson planning and sharing materials with coworkers. For quick assessments or review ga...

     I wasn’t able to attend the Tech Sandbox tour last week, but Harper shared some cool things she saw, like a 3D gel pen and a robot that students can program. She explained how the 3D gel pen lets you draw objects in mid-air, which sounded like a creative way to bring art and design into the classroom. The robot seemed especially exciting, and it can be used to introduce coding and problem-solving in a hands-on way. If I had access to these tools in my future classroom, I’d love to use the robot for STEM challenges. Students could work together to program the robot to complete tasks, which would build collaboration, logic, and tech skills engagingly. Even though I wasn’t there in person, hearing about the experience helped me start thinking about how these kinds of tools can make learning more interactive and fun.      While looking through the Florida Standards on CPALMS, I found one in the Computer Science standards that stood out:  "DA.1.CG.3.2 ...

     Blogging has been a new and interesting experience for me. I enjoy the opportunity to reflect on my thoughts and share them in a more personal, informal way compared to traditional writing assignments. One thing I’ve liked is being able to express my ideas creatively and connect them to real-world experiences. However, sometimes I find it challenging to keep my writing concise and engaging for a wider audience. Through this process, I’ve learned the importance of writing with purpose and clarity while still maintaining my voice.      As I begin exploring artificial intelligence in education, my initial thoughts are mixed. On one hand, I see great potential for AI to personalize learning, provide instant feedback, and support differentiated instruction. On the other hand, I worry about over-reliance on technology, especially in K–12 settings where human interaction and social-emotional learning are so important. I think AI can be a powerful tool if used...