Rebeca Ferrer

Copyright and Fair Use are implemented regulations with the purpose of limiting the copying and distribution of people's creative works. Copyright gives exclusive rights to the owner and can even result in compensation when used by others. Fair Use allows for copyrighted materials to be used within the educational environment but with limits varying from how much of the work is used and in which way. Copyright and Fair Use serve as essential guidelines to help balance the protection of creative works with the needs of education. When implementing technology into the classroom, as useful and appealing as it is a tool, it also comes with its own set of issues. For one students' privacy  is potentially in a vulnerable state especially when navigating online platforms. To ensure they are protected, transparency and consent are to be encouraged. Students and parents will be well-informed about the measures that will be taken to ensure their data is safe and all appropriate informat...

I have had a lot of experiences using MS Word as a student. I have mostly used it for writing essays for class, and it has worked great. A few years ago, I started using Google Docs due to its instant saving features and its accessibility from anywhere through my account. I also have found the templates very useful and have become familiar with its shortcuts. I do tend to gravitate toward Google Docs, but I really like editing and reviewing on MS Word. As a Head Editor for Her Campus, I have to use track changes and leave commentary on my edits which are very usable features on Word. An ISTE standard that stood out to me was For Students: Digital Citizen. This standard emphasizes the importance of being safe, cautious, and responsible online. As technology progresses our digital footprint becomes more extensive and detailed. It is important for students and the newer generations to understand this from the start and know how important and defining one's traces on the World Wide Web...

I am Rebeca, and I am currently a senior pursuing a dual degree in Information, Communication, and Technology and in English with a minor in Education. I am originally from Venezuela but have lived in Miami for the past decade. I am currently a Head Editor for Her Campus at FSU where I get to read and edit articles by college women for college women. Some things I like to do are reading, baking, playing tennis, and traveling. Plane wing   by williamson is licensed under  CC BY-SA 2.0 I have had many experiences using technology in an educational setting as a student. I started college in the midst of the pandemic and resorted to an online learning environment mostly relying on Zoom for classes and what Canvas had to offer for assignments and class discussions. As an ICT major, I have participated in some basic coding classes and have become familiar with Java and HTML. I have also used a lot of creative platforms for formatting like InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, etc. for the cr...