Technology Skills

Organizational Tools

As a student, I have learned how important organization is, and my proficiency in the following programs will serve me well in my future practice.

Word

Word is one of the most well-known and widely used programs, and for teachers, is a valuable tool used for anything from letter writing to worksheet creation.

WORD

PowerPoint

Over the last few years, I have grown to love PowerPoint. It is incredibly user-friendly and can be used for so much more than presentations.

PowerPoint

Excel

Excel is helpful both inside and outside of the classroom. From tracking student grades to building graphs, Excel is a valuable tool for teachers.

EXCEL

Google Tools

While Google has what seems to be an endless list of tools for users to explore, the tools below are those that I have extensive experience with.

Google Drive

Google drive is a user-friendly way to store and share data. As a student, it has become a habit to backup my assignments on Drive.

DRIVE

Google Slides

Google Slides is a new-to-me app that I have enjoyed using with my classmates. With the share of a link, classmates (or co-workers) can collaborate on projects.

SLIDES

Google Docs

Google docs is a wonderful way to collect information. From lunch orders to student surveys, this tool is invaluable.

DOCS

Interactive Tools

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, connection through online methods has become not only a benefit to classroom learning, but in some cases, essential.

Google Meet

Google Meet is not only a convenient way to meet online, but it offers many other collaborative tools within the app.

MEET

Zoom

Zoom became the most widely used video conferencing software in 2020 for a reason. It's easy to use!

ZOOM

Virtual Classrooms

With the popularity of online learning, comes beneficial classroom tools for teachers and students to stay on track of coursework.

Blackboard

Blackboard is an easy way to provide students with assignments, instructions, and their graded work. Additionally, Blackboard has collaborative message boards and meets.

Blackboard

Google Classroom

Much like Blackboard, Google Classroom acts as a virtual classroom where students can turn in their assignments and receive their grades. It may not have the level of sophistication that Blackboard has, but it's free!

Classroom