"What did I learn and how can I use it in the future?"
In our first class session today, I learned how to access and navigate through Google Doc, Blogger, and the Temple University site. I also learned how to create a survey, design and personalize it! These are all excellent tools and skills that I can integrate into my classroom right away. I will be using the survey tool on Monday, 9/10 as I meet my first classes. I will post the survey directly to my SMART board so that the class can get to know each other and answer the questions through a relaxed, informal discussion. If I can access more laptops or mobile devices in my classroom, I would definitely take advantage of Google Doc and Blogger. These are both great ways for students to brainstorm, outline, and write without using traditional paper and pencils. I also love how my students would have the opportunity to collaborate, respond, debate, and support each other's arguments and statements through these novel resources.
On a more general note, I learned so much through the two video clips we watched in class. These videos served as a wake-up call to me. I believe that so many working professionals, including educators and myself, stray away from new technology and tools because we are scared of what we do not know. We are so hesitant and timid to learn how to navigate and master these new devices and trends. However, after I watched these videos I realized that our time is now and that the longer we procrastinate in learning, the more removed and distant we become from the booming world of technology. I am excited for this class, I am enthusiastic about the material, and I am confident that I will be so much more equipped as an educator and well-rounded professional in the aftermath.
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