Audrey's Blog

 1. During my K-12 education, I experienced distance learning primarily through platforms like Google Classroom, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. These tools were effective in keeping students connected with teachers and assignments, but they lacked the engagement of in-person learning. Google Classroom helped organize coursework, while Zoom and Teams facilitated live lessons, though technical issues sometimes disrupted learning. I haven’t used VR for education, but I’d love to experience it because it could make lessons more immersive, especially for subjects like science and history. Interactive simulations could enhance understanding and engagement beyond traditional video lessons. 2. Open Educational Resources are freely accessible teaching and learning materials that educators and students can use, modify, and share. These resources include textbooks, lesson plans, videos, and interactive activities, often available under open licenses like Creative Commons. OER helps reduce costs a...

 1. Working on the Web Design assignment helped me develop layout, color theory, and responsive design skills. I used contrast,  dark background, light text, alignment,  consistent spacing, proximity, and grouping- related elements to enhance usability. I enjoyed the creative freedom but found debugging layout issues frustrating. As a future teacher, these skills will help me create classroom websites, interactive resources, and digital newsletters. 2. One creative way to use QR codes in my classroom is for a scavenger hunt that reinforces learning. I could place QR codes around the room, each linking to a question, clue, or interactive activity related to a lesson. For example, in a reading unit, students could scan a QR code to watch a short video about a book’s theme, and then find another code that leads to a comprehension question. This makes learning more engaging and interactive while integrating technology into the classroom.  3. To address this, I would adv...