Elizabeth's Knowledge

  Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Education Before this week’s exploration, my knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) was limited to a basic understanding—mainly that AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva Magic Write, or Grammarly use algorithms to generate or refine content. I was aware that AI could support lesson planning, writing feedback, and even assessment, but I hadn’t fully explored its potential as an educational partner. This week provided me with the opportunity to experiment with AI as both a learning and teaching tool, deepening my understanding of its affordances and limitations. Image Source: Author from Canva Initial Knowledge and Exploration My exposure to AI before this activity primarily came from casual use—asking ChatGPT for help brainstorming lesson ideas or revising student-friendly language in rubrics. However, I had never formally analyzed the impact of AI on teaching and learning. For this week’s task, I decided to explore ChatGPT for lesson design and...

  Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Dancing with Technology As we reach the final week of EDU 776, I’ve been reflecting on how my understanding of technology in education has evolved. When the course began, I posted a GIF of teachers dancing — full of energy, laughter, and a little bit of chaos. At that time, it represented how I felt about technology integration: excited but slightly overwhelmed, as I tried to find the rhythm in an ever-changing digital classroom. Now, as I look back, that same GIF still feels fitting — but for different reasons. What once symbolized uncertainty now represents confidence, collaboration, and joy in using technology with purpose. I’ve learned that technology isn’t about knowing every tool; it’s about using the right ones to create meaningful, equitable learning experiences for all students. Growth and Shifting Perspectives One of the most significant shifts for me has been seeing technology not just as a support for teaching , but as a platform for s...

  My Digital Tattoo: What the Internet Says About “Elizabeth Martinez” Introduction After watching the Digital Tattoos and Data Mine screencasts, I audited my own online presence. The idea of a “digital tattoo” felt very real: what shows up about me is part of what I post, part of what others post, and part of what aggregators decide to surface. Below, I document my process, what I found, and its implications for students and educators. Process: Browsers + Sites Browsers used: Google Chrome and DuckDuckGo (for comparison of algorithms and tracking). Sites searched Google Search,  Bing  DuckDuckGo Inter-American Magnet School (IAMS) site Facebook “People” search,  Instagram IMSA Digital Commons (research portal) LinkedIn directory pages General web (school/edu pages). Imaged Sourced: by Author from a Google search   Image Sourced by: Inter American Magnet School Website   Imaged Sourced by: Facebook people search  Findings (What s...