Online textbooks

For my assignment this week I read three articles about online textbooks. I seems that they are becoming more and more popular. In some of the articles they talked about how many students who have online textbooks still prefer to print things off and have a physical copy. That is the same thing that I do. I really like being able to have access the the information right away, but I still feel like I need a copy in my hands. I think that as time goes on my feelings towards this topic will evolve, but as for right now, not having a laptop and having to read at my computer drives me nuts!

Internet Awareness

I think that internet awareness is extremely important. I think it is important for kids to realize that not everything on the internet is true. So learning to be able to verify info on different sites is important.
Learning about internet safety is a big part of being able to use the internet. I think that technology is a wonderful thing, but I also think it is super important to help children be prepared with the tools and skills of using the internet to help protect them and their families. I think that doing a Internet Awareness night is a great idea to do as a real teacher.
I also really enjoyed learning about Publisher these last few weeks. Making a brochure, newsletter or flyers with this program will come in handy when I am an actual teacher!