Blog Post 3

    Copyright and fair use are important concepts that teachers have to deal with. As a teacher, I would ensure that the content I use in my teaching materials contains content that is available to use for educational purposes or is fair use. I plan to encourage my students to use sources and materials that are original and copyright-free. I also plan to teach them about copyright and fair use because it is very important, especially in an English class. Researching more about copyright and fair use, I gained more insight into how copyright applies to education. I still have lingering questions and concerns about online content being used in my instructional material. 

    Decreased productivity is an issue that I will probably face in my classroom. There are a few solutions that I propose for this issue. One is to teach using engaging activities such as classroom games and group work. Another solution to the problem is to create a supportive and friendly environment. Fostering a welcoming and inclusive community in our classroom can make for a healthy learning environment. 

    There are a few new skills  I learned by working on the Newsletter Design assignment, including shading and formatting text and pictures. In the future, I can improve my newsletter by improving the design of the text, choosing different layout options, and playing around with color and themes. The skills I learned in this assignment can be used in my future career in multiple ways. For one, designing newsletters on Word will be very beneficial in the communication between teachers and parents. I can also use these skills to help create visually appealing worksheets or presentations.