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EME2040 Blog Journal #5

When I first joined Twitter, I really enjoyed the casual energy of it. In very few words, one could drop a thought and share it with hopes of it resonating with others. During my time on Twitter, I interact with news sources from world happenings to pop culture. I appreciate how it keeps me in the loop through notifications at my fingertips that might be relevant and maintains me informed. In my future career in the technology field, I feel like Twitter would help me access a lot of information with real conversations unfolding before my very eyes of innovations in the world.


The digital divide is a very present issue with the rate at which technology has infiltrated our day-to-day lives. To those who have easy and immediate access to it, tend to assume that everyone around them does too which may not always be the case. This can translate within the educational environment. Students come from different backgrounds with different resources at their disposal–– including technology. Factors like socioeconomic disparities and geographical limitations contribute to this divide. I would acknowledge this within my classroom and adapt my teaching strategies by ensuring there are alternative resources accessible to all students no matter their circumstances. I would also enhance their digital literacy skills to help them succeed, regardless of their access to technology.


Two software tools I would like to implement in my future classroom are Kahoot! and Google Workspace. Kahoot! is an interactive platform that assimilates trivia and encourages classroom-wide participation. It is fun with the healthy competition and students are motivated to learn and understand concepts to win the quizzes. With Google Workspace, many things from class would be accessible from one platform. It permits for many documents, assignments, worksheets, and helpful information to be a click or two away for students. Classroom activities could also take place here and allow interaction between their peers and teachers alike.

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  1. JJOctober 15, 2023 at 3:58 PM

    I love your post! It is very thoughtful. Twitter is an amazing learning tool and can be used significantly throughout a learning career. The digital divide is something to be aware of considering each student uniquely. I also said Kahoot! would be implemented in my classroom. It is excellent in terms of learning.

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