Ms. Garza's Tech Corner

  Universal Design for Learning, also known as UDL, is a flexible and inclusive approach to teaching and learning in the educational setting. One of the main goals of the Universal Design for Learning is to provide equal, versatile, and accessible learning environments and experiences for individuals with different learning needs and preferences. The universal Design for Learning has 3 main concepts: Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression.   Take a look at the table I created to learn more about the three principles of ULD: UDL Principle Explanation Engagement ·       The “WHY” of learning ·       Provides a range of ways to encourage and engage learners by the means of activities that are hands-on, games, and projects that are interactive ·       The priority of the teacher is to recruit interest from the learner ·       Teachers give students the opportunity to ...

Podcast in the Education/Library Setting Podcasting can offer several benefits in the educational setting. Podcasting can help students engage with material. Podcasting is an excellent platform for libraries to offer educational content to their patrons such as book reviews, book talks, research methods, and different lessons. A great thing about podcasts is that it can reach a wide audience as listening to podcasts can be on the go. Students can create podcasts together as a way collaborate and learn from one another. For this module, I had the opportunity to explore different podcasting platform websites. Many of the websites I looked at were very easy to use and to start. While exploring these websites, I was looking for certain things that I feel were necessary for the school setting. Some of the things I was looking at are the following: ease of use, ease of distribution, and the option for a free platform. With these things in mind, the website I recommend for beginners – especia...

 Cartoons and Comics  For this blog, I explored 3 different comic-creating sites - FotoJet, Pixton, and MakeBeliefsComix.  Creating comics using these website can be incorporated into the education setting because there are a variety of ways they can be used for learning by the use of creativity.                                                                          FotoJet FotoJet is an online photo editor and design tool where users can make photo collages, graphics, and posters. Users can easily browse and locate the tools they require on the website due to its simple design and interface. The website is visually appealing. The site also utilizes large images to showcase the capabilities of the editor. As for its functionality, there are numerous tool...

In this blog I dove heavily  into the world of videos and QR Codes. I was able to see the benefits of different sites firsthand which can be used in the educational setting.  Youtube YouTube is a video-sharing platform that allows users to upload, view, and share videos. The site hosts a large variety of different videos – music videos, movie trailers, gaming content and educational videos. YouTube can be a valuable tool for students and in the school setting for a variety of different reasons such as: ·       YouTube offers a vast library of educational videos on a wide range of topics ·       Students can use YouTube to supplement their learning and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter ·       YouTube is free and accessible to anyone ·       YouTube can be interactive with online discussions as well as livestreams ·       YouTube inspires ...

All About Infographics! In today’s world, people are flooded with a tremendous amount of information, whether it comes from social media, news articles, or ads. As a result, it may be difficult to hold someone’s interest and successfully communicate information. This is where infographics come in. Infographics are visual summaries of data, information, or knowledge that make help simplify complex ideas and communicate them quickly and effectively. Infographics use a combination of charts, graphs, images, and text to present information in an understandable manner.   Because they can be used for a variety of reasons, infographics are popular. Infographics are frequently used in marketing, journalism, and education. Being able to make data more accessible and understandable by breaking it down into smaller pieces makes infographics a crowd pleaser.   Another benefit of infographics is their visual appeal. Pictures, graphics, and colors naturally appeal more to people. Infographi...

Social media can play a significant role in schools in a variety of ways. Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, are all different methods in communicating information to students, parents, and community members. Posting regularly and appropriately can ensure that different sites are getting used to the best of their ability. Facebook To be quite honest, Facebook is an app that I am not all too familiar with. According to GCF Global, “Facebook is a social networking site that makes it easy for you to connect and share with family and friends online.” From what I have always seen and heard, people enjoy using Facebook because it is a way to stay informed on different occasions and news. It is important that schools and libraries have a Facebook page to be able to share and communicate information about different events, activities, information, and happenings in the school and library. From what I have noticed, it seems like there are more adults on Facebook than there a...