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Twitter. This semester I learned that this website and app can be used more than just a social media platform but a way to develop your resources and network with people in your field. When I started my twitter I wanted to follow some historians and museum workers to see what they are thinking and how they use to platform in their career. I was worried that I was not going to find anybody to follow and that it was not a thing for historians to use twitter, in general.
Oh boy, I was so wrong. Historians love Twitter to an extent that I did not expect at all .
It was really surprising and inspiring that all these historians where actively talking about their work and reaching out to other historians. The main way I saw all this was through #twitterstorians which took me to historians and history professors talking about their research, work, job openings, how to teach a class and many more topics. One thing I saw a lot was people asking for help either on finding books or articles on a certain subject. Which allowed a way for a vast network to share resources with each other and allows more collaboration between historians through twitter.
https://twitter.com/RachelCleves/status/1179451386561478659 - Here is a link to a twitter chat that shows how people come together and bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to a future course someone wants to teach.
Academic software allows researchers, teachers, and students to utilize technology to make their work more efficient and accurate. One example is citation mangers like Zotero or Mendely, I love citation mangers cause they make referencing in papers so much easier. Ever since I downloaded Zotero for my summer research and upcoming Honors in the Major thesis I am starting next semester, it has saved me so much time and effort. Here is a photo of mine;
The software allows me to save the citation directly from the archive databases, thanks to the chrome extension and gets all the info in a clear manner. Then, Zotero can create a works cited page in any format with the list you have. I want to use this to show my students that citation managing is not a hassle and that may allow them to use it more because citing your sources is so important to get through your students.
The Digital Divide is a subject that I was not familiar with at all. This concept sheds light that there this a divide that we can see with people that is hidden under all the glitz and glam of 21st century technology. We do not hear the effects of how not having the resources to use technology, due to several factors depending on the person, may negatively effect their skill sets for the future. As educators, we cannot take for granted that every student we encounter has a computer, because we do not really know if they do. What this means for educators is we have to find a balance in incorporating technology in our lesson plans. We need to find a way to not put those who do not have the latest tech at a disadvantage while at the same time allow them to work with tech to get them ready for the future.
Twitter. This semester I learned that this website and app can be used more than just a social media platform but a way to develop your resources and network with people in your field. When I started my twitter I wanted to follow some historians and museum workers to see what they are thinking and how they use to platform in their career. I was worried that I was not going to find anybody to follow and that it was not a thing for historians to use twitter, in general.
Oh boy, I was so wrong. Historians love Twitter to an extent that I did not expect at all .
It was really surprising and inspiring that all these historians where actively talking about their work and reaching out to other historians. The main way I saw all this was through #twitterstorians which took me to historians and history professors talking about their research, work, job openings, how to teach a class and many more topics. One thing I saw a lot was people asking for help either on finding books or articles on a certain subject. Which allowed a way for a vast network to share resources with each other and allows more collaboration between historians through twitter.
https://twitter.com/RachelCleves/status/1179451386561478659 - Here is a link to a twitter chat that shows how people come together and bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to a future course someone wants to teach.
Academic software allows researchers, teachers, and students to utilize technology to make their work more efficient and accurate. One example is citation mangers like Zotero or Mendely, I love citation mangers cause they make referencing in papers so much easier. Ever since I downloaded Zotero for my summer research and upcoming Honors in the Major thesis I am starting next semester, it has saved me so much time and effort. Here is a photo of mine;
The Digital Divide is a subject that I was not familiar with at all. This concept sheds light that there this a divide that we can see with people that is hidden under all the glitz and glam of 21st century technology. We do not hear the effects of how not having the resources to use technology, due to several factors depending on the person, may negatively effect their skill sets for the future. As educators, we cannot take for granted that every student we encounter has a computer, because we do not really know if they do. What this means for educators is we have to find a balance in incorporating technology in our lesson plans. We need to find a way to not put those who do not have the latest tech at a disadvantage while at the same time allow them to work with tech to get them ready for the future.
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