Digital Portfolio

My website is finally complete! Click here to visit. 

A lot of hard work went into making this website, but I think it gives a great description of all we have learned over the course of the semester. Not only did we learn how to make a website, but we learned a lot of new techniques to create different projects. All of these projects are featured on my website. You'll also find information about me, my educational philosophy, and links to some cool resources.

I'd love to know what everyone thinks about how my website turned out, so take a look and leave me some comments!

IConn and Digital Equity

     I definitely think that IConn is a great resource to ensure digital equity because it gives database access not only to faculty and students, but to all CT state residents as well. All you need is a valid CT public library card, which is free! This kind of data base allows adults and children to access millions of articles and other sources of information regarding many different topics. The database is great for personal enjoyment or for completing school projects.

     There is clearly a divide in regard to technology in our country. Just in our state we have so many different groups of people that live in many different ways. Unfortunately, many do not have access to much of the technology available today because either they cannot afford it, or their school districts do not have the funds to include it in the school curriculum. Today, most public and school libraries have at least a few computers, and with just a library card, anyone can gain free access to a multitude of information, which is surely shrinking the digital divide.

     For my own personal use, I found that Educator's Reference Complete database seemed useful. My future career as an educator would definitely benefit from having access to the newest research articles about new teaching methods or new breakthroughs in child development. I hope to work in the elementary grades, and therfore the Kids InfoBits database would likely be beneficial to utilize. My higher-functioning Special Education students would likely be able to use the database to work on class projects or search for some fun new information.