Week 2 blog topic

1. Who are you?
        I am a energetic, fun, loving elementary school teacher. I currently teach Art, Physical Education, Health and Technology, along with running an after school program at Akron First Academy.  I have been teaching for the last 5 years and it has truly opened my eyes to the world of education. My hobbies include jet skiing, hanging out with friends, sports photography and football.

2. What type of social media do you currently use?
        I currently use Facebook, Instagram and snap chat. I am trying to get the hang of using Twitter for this class.

3. Do you agree or disagree with what the writer said about social media?
       I agree with what the writer said about social media. I think that it is used in both a negative and positive way. It is a great way to communicate with others especially in a school setting. I think it is a great tool for teachers to incorporate in their classroom.

4. How do you represent yourself in the world of social media?
       I represent myself in a very professional manor on social media. I work at a Christian school so I am expected to honor their standards in regards to posts. Also, I have a very close relationship to some of the parents so remaining professional is a must as they are my Facebook friends. But in the same sense I do not do things that would represent myself in an unprofessional manor. I love the fact that I can stay connected to my students and their families through social media.

5. What are your initial thoughts on technology, specifically social media, in the classroom?
        I think that social media in the classroom could be a world changer. Students are always plugged into the world of social media so it could potentially help them to remain focused and on top of their assignments. But a downfall to social media in the classroom is that not all students have access to social media outside of school.

6. Anything else that you would like to add to introduce yourself:
       I am super excited about this class because I myself am a technology teacher. Logging on to this class has already given me tons of ideas to do with my students. The idea of an ongoing blog is a wonderful idea to have with my students!