M1 Discussion

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Hi everyone,

My name is Victoria Ferrara.  I am a first year 9th and 10th grade Global History Teacher in Queens, NY.  I live on Long Island and commute via train 4 hours each day to my high school as I was desperate to start teaching.  I have grown to love my school and can see a long career here with the wonderful staff, admin, and students I work with every day.  I got my bachelors degree in 2022 at St. Joseph's University in History Adolescent Education.  I was a building sub, coach, and medical assistant for a few years until I landed my first full time position last fall.  I started SUNY Empire in the spring as I am on track to achieve my masters by summer of 2027.  

New Media & New Literacies is a course I am very excited to be a part of as our world has evolved around media and technology.  I am hoping to learn how to effectively incorporate technology and media in the classroom and as an aid to the development of my students' literacy skills.  I believe utilizing technology in the classroom can have a wonderful impact on learning.  I look forward to working with all of you and learning something new! 

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