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    My early experiences using Twitter were definitely interesting. I first created my account to make a One Direction fan account specifically a Harry Styles fan account. I only really used my Twitter for Direction posts and news. This then eventually turned into me using Twitter for only news and occasionally posts of other famous people I no longer have a One Direction fan account. I find this extremely beneficial because it is a fast way to get breaking news and it is constantly updating. Twitter could be helpful in my future career to keep up with whatever possible company I end up working for. 

    As students progress more and more in school especially as technology continues to improve and become even more used in education it will be crucial students have some understanding of technology. The digital divide refers to students who do not have access to technology compared to the students who do. Sucess in schools is more and more becoming dependent on technology and students will need it in order to succeed especially if teachers continue to create their lessons to only be viewed online. This would affect my teaching strategies to try to be as inclusive as I can in providing digital and non-digital learning plans and assignments for the students who need it or even possibly learn better from a physical copy. 

    Academic software is any type of technology that will assist students in their education. Two types of academic software I would hope to use in my future classroom would be Canvas and Miro Board. I have almost always used Canvas throughout my schooling so I feel that using it in my teaching would be very beneficial for my students. It is an extremely efficient way of distributing assignments and updates on class in general. I would have my students download the mobile app and turn on their notifications to make sure everyone stays up to date. Miro board would be more of an in-class software where my students would complete group activities in an interactive slideshow. I have used this website a lot this year and it is really user-friendly and it helps with retaining information a lot. 

    Badges are a part of technology sort of like a digital footprint of your accomplishments that you can send out or use to keep track. I think that badges are really healthy if you look back at them and it's a good self-esteem boost especially if the badges are related to self-betterment. I have earned badges through my apple watch-like fitness goals and such. I think they can be really important to someone who cares but I could also see how they may be frustrating for someone not working toward any particular goal. I personally do not share mine only because they are my personal accomplishments but I think it's great if you do. 

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