2 - Microsoft Word, Copyright, and Twitter!!

Microsoft Word is important in my everyday life. As a student I use Microsoft Word to do many tasks. It is very simple and I can easily type something up to send to a professor or friend. I use Microsoft Word to write my blogs, essays, organize thoughts for emails and to take notes. It takes much less time than writing out and erasing if you mess up. All of my teachers and professors use Microsoft Word to send out rubrics and assignment details.

Copyright is “the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.” I have not had much experience with copyright. The only type of copyright I have somewhat experienced is when I cite my sources in an essay. As a teacher I will have to be sure to do lots of research on copyright laws and what copyright protects. I will be able to copyright some of my own stuff one day. I will be sure to teach my students all of the rules of copyright and encourage them to do their own research on how to copyright their own works.

Twitter is a very great way to stay connected with friends, family and even celebrities. As a user of Twitter I have learned how to retweet, reply, direct message, and follow other users. I followed a few educational users which will provide me with tips and facts about learning. I can use this in the future to connect with my students and their families. As a teacher I will have a separate, professional teacher Twitter account. This way I can post pictures and update the student’s parents.