Blog Journal 6

    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 - Create graphical displays of data using digital tools and explain the relationships between the data." In simpler terms, this means students should be able to take information and show it visually, like graphs or charts, using technology. I think this is an important skill because visuals help students understand and communicate complex ideas more clearly. I feel somewhat prepared to teach this standard, especially if I have access to tools like Google Sheets, Excel, or data visualization websites. However, I’d still want to learn more about different platforms that are student-friendly and age-appropriate. With a little more practice, I think I could confidently integrate this into math or science lessons.

    When exploring the CPALMS Educator Toolkit, I selected 4th-grade science and found a helpful lesson plan tied to the standard SC.4.N.1.1 – "Raise questions about the natural world, investigate them individually and in teams through free exploration and systematic investigations." One of the related resources was a student tutorial that walks kids through the scientific process using real-world examples. I think resources like this are great because they support both guided and independent learning. In my classroom, I could use the tutorial as a warm-up or introduction before a hands-on experiment. It could also be assigned as review for students who need extra support. These tools are helpful not just for delivering content, but also for building inquiry skills and reinforcing concepts in a way that’s engaging and accessible to all learners. 

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