Summer Alexander

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

So far EDTE 4200 has been a pretty simple but very enlightening class. I used to consider myself pretty tech savy but apparently I'm not I've learned a lot :) #csubedte4200 #csubted

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@Mmoreno570823 @Ststansberry @doctor2pi @Duncannedd @BarnellNicole @tom_karnes Hi Manuel! OMG, I had no idea starfall was still around. I used to play it all the time in elementary school at the computer lab. I'm glad to hear its still a great educational game.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@MagdalenaBQG @Ststansberry @doctor2pi @Duncannedd @BarnellNicole @tom_karnes Hi Magdalena! This sounds like a great way to increase engagement. Especially with a tougher subject like math. This is my first time hearing about Prodigy thanks for sharing.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@Ststansberry @doctor2pi @Duncannedd @BarnellNicole @tom_karnes A4) I plan to work with elementary aged kids so I will utilize websites like Kahoot. Websites like Kahoot make quizzing fun and adds a competitive component. Sine they will get to play a game and compete with each other they will be very engaged. #EDTE4200 #CSUBTED @doctor2pi

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@mslopez99 @tom_karnes @doctor2pi Hi Briana! Yes unfortunately internet access is not available to everyone but I have seen may companies that offer free or very low cost Wi-Fi for low income individuals. Schools should fin and promote these resources.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@cris2x_ @tom_karnes @doctor2pi Hi Cris! Yes when it comes down to it funding is ultimately the main issue when it comes to technology access. Maybe libraries can seek out grants or loans from certain organizations.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@tom_karnes A3) We can make tech more accessible to all members of the community by supporting and promoting community centers and libraries because they usually provide access to tech for free. Not being near a place that offers free computer use can limiting. #csubted #edte4200 @doctor2pi

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@LauraFount86072 @doctor2pi @Duncannedd Hi Laura! I agree Duolingo can be a fun way for ELLs to learn English. Duolingo adds a gaming competitive component to learning languages that can make the process less daunting.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@Emily_L4200 @doctor2pi @Duncannedd Hi Emily! Great suggestions! Grammarly can really be helpful because not only is learning to speak a new language difficult understanding the grammar and punctuation can be just as much as a challenge.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@doctor2pi A2) I think programs like Google Translate can be a great tool for English Language Learners. ELLs can use it to look up how to say and spell certain words in English. They can also you the audio option to hear the proper pronunciation. #csubted #edte4200 @doctor2pi

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@MagdalenaBQG @BarnellNicole @doctor2pi Hi Magdalena! Absolutely Gmail is a great tool for communication and its easily accessible pretty much on any device.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@dobbyysock @BarnellNicole @doctor2pi Hi Madison! I agree ClassDojo is super help for communication for everyone involved. It really gives parents the opportunity to track their child's progress.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@BarnellNicole A1). One of the ways tech can be useful is by fostering relationships between students. Google chat is an instant messaging tool that can be used for communication between students. They can help each other out. Students can even be put into groups. #csubted #edte4200 @doctor2pi

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@UrielOcegueda29 @Duncannedd @doctor2pi @csubted @CSUBakersfield @BarnellNicole @tom_karnes @Ststansberry @jse_CSUB Hi Uriel! How do you like teaching 8th grade? I'm kind of afraid of middle schoolers lol.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@ms_mendozac @Duncannedd @doctor2pi @csubted @CSUBakersfield @BarnellNicole @tom_karnes @Ststansberry @jse_CSUB Hi Celina! How do you like substituting? I should be starting for Kern High in the next week or so.

[Summer Alexander @SummerAlex44045]

@Duncannedd @csubted @CSUBakersfield @BarnellNicole @tom_karnes @Ststansberry @doctor2pi @jse_CSUB Hi everyone! My name is Summer Alexander and I'm currently a student at CSUB pursuing my multiple-subject teaching credential. I hope to teach 3rd grade in the future. #CSUBted #edte4200 @doctor2pi