Life of Lizzie!

     I have used Microsoft Word for school ever since I was in middle school. This means that I have been using this program for 9 years now, and in my opinion that makes me fairly experienced. I am also certified in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, so I am fairly comfortable using Microsoft software. I am also a big fan of Google Docs for short assignments as your information stays in a cloud, this means you can access it from anywhere. I also lik e that Google Docs automatically saves your work.      The ISTE or the International Society for Technology in Education is a non-profit organization that c reates standards that provide the competencies for learning, teaching, and leading in the digital age. These standards also provide a roadmap for navigating technology in the educational world. My favorite standard for educators is standard 2.1 which reads " Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practic

      Hi, My name is Lizzie and I'm a Sophomore studying special education at Florida State University. My hobbies include lifting weights, playing tennis, and adventuring with my friends. I love animals, specifically dogs, and I have two myself. I love country music and will never say to to karaoke or just dance.      I have limited experience using technology in an educational setting. I have grown up surrounded by technology which makes me capable of using it educationally. I have created PowerPoint presentations and interactive games on google slides as a learning assistant which gave me a decent amount of experience. I have also observed teachers and professors create interactive games in an educational setting which gives me inspiration for the future.      I am still grasping the concept of a Personal Learning Network. I believe that my biggest resources will be Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, and in person interactions. I know a lot of teachers love using Twitter to gather i