EME Post 4

     The grade level I chose for the ELA Standards and Technology is 11-12th grade. LAFS.1112.RH.3.7 concerns itself with teachers having the capacity to present a topic, problem, or solution using various forms of media. An example would be using Powerpoint and/or Canva for lectures, and using Excel for spreadsheets. I am entirely prepared to implement this standard with my current skill set. I have much experience with using digital media to present topics. I also enjoy getting creative with digital softwares that facilitate the spread of information; therefore, I am well-equipped to implement this standard in a passionate way. 

    The CPALMS resource I chose is for 11th grade social studies. It is a 19 minute video detailing key events of the American Civil War. It describes in-depth events that occurred prior to the war that later contributed to the war, along with important facts regarding the war as it was occurring and the repercussions that followed. To access the video, a student must have access to a computer, headphones, and the Internet. I believe this resource is effective because it is engaging. Students get bored easily when they are expected to sit and read or write about a topic they have never learned before. Similarly, it is easy for them to drown out the voice of a teacher who has been lecturing for the past hour. An engaging video is exactly what is necessary to boost the student's interest and overall attention. 

    As a teacher, it is imperative to be a good Internet searcher. If a teacher lacks Internet searching skills, then they risk presenting their class false information. That could lead to several adverse effects, such as the parents of the student getting angry and you as a teacher may face consequences. The Internet searching skill that I personally use the most and will continue to use is Google's automatic "and." Removing the "and" when Internet searching saves time. Although it seems like not much of a big deal to type out three letters, it makes a difference when you are searching up something lengthy. 

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