After our second week in technology and innovation, I have already started to develop an understanding about the importance of technology in the education system. I believe that since technology continues to evolve, it is important to build an understanding around technology and innovation itself to find vital resources that could be beneficial in the classroom. Some individuals may believe that technology is detrimental to children’s learning, but I believe that it can enhance learning when used correctly. Especially in our current times due to COVID-19, social media and other online platforms can help parents stay involved with their children’s learning and keep them up to date with their engagement and subjects in school. It can also help educators from different areas connect and share ideas to benefit one another in their educational practices.

In this weeks class we learnt about using online resources and how to be cautious of freedoms of information and copyrights. Prior to this course, I had not given much thought into the privacies of online resources and how important it is to be weary of where certain information is coming from. I am now beginning to be aware of how to protect my information online as well as protect my future students. There are several acts and rules that inhibit certain resources from being used and redistributed by others, and our lecture this week helped inform me to always be cautious of where I am getting my lessons and information from. I will continue to educate myself more on this topic in order to protect my future educational practices and how to look in the right places when researching information.