Developing a Multimedia Based Identity
I would like to improve as a teacher in many areas; most importantly in the area of incorporating technology into my classroom, so I can create more engaging lessons. I use power-point frequently, but I feel there is a lot for me to learn in order to grow as a more tech savvy instructor. The classroom is shifting form a "pencil and paper" based classroom to a "paperless" classroom rapidly. Therefore, learning how to properly use tools like blogs, Web 2.0 and schoology are crucial. Using these tools leads to a more efficient classroom which is beneficial to both the student and the instructor.
Technology is here to stay, especially in the modern day classroom, so being able to use it effectively and efficiently is a must! The purpose of this class is the utilization of multimedia; therefore, I feel that I will learn the necessary tools needed to become a more tech friendly instructor. In today's class we were introduced to tools such as prezi.com and NETS which I feel will greatly benefit me in the classroom. With more tools like these at my disposal, my ability to develop more engaging lesson plans will be heightened.
Hi Colin. Just stumbled on your page by accident. you talk about powerpoint : have you tried prezi.com ? It is easy to use and allows you to create much cooler presentations. And as an educator, you have access to the educator's account, which is free. I'm a teacher trainer in the area of education technology, and that's one of the tools I recommend.
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Like you Colin I also am interested in developing my skillsets for Web 2.0 tools. For those at the beginner level and the first obstacle to overcome is the overabundance of information on tools available. Here is a site that has provided some clarity http://web2012.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools.cfm
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about what skills you specifically want to improve in the short term? Again, I’m not sure where to begin.
Hey buddy! I'm thinking about getting into using LMS in my classroom too. I'm a bit worried about having to encourage university freshman students to register on sites like schoology. If their English isn't good enough to introduce themselves, would they be able to navigate and use an english operating system? Thoughts bud?
ReplyDeleteCallum, my thoughts on that are that it could be tricky. If you walked them through it step-by-step it's defiantly plausible. I think it's worth a shot, if it woks great! If it doesn't just don't use it and try something different... It defiantly doesn't hurt to try though.
ReplyDeleteKevin- I've thought about it for both the long-term and short-term. There's a broad range of things I would like to improve, but if I had to chose one, I go with digitizing my classroom more
I agree with many of your points. Your blog entry is interesting to read and leaves me with some deep thoughts as well. I think for each type of class there are the correct lesson and teaching tools to use, without a doubt.
ReplyDeleteI think that finding the right one that is most effective is also our job as teachers. There are many things to consider of course. Class size, subject, how many lessons, semester, full year... the list goes on.
But on a positive note I'm sure there are many great tools to use on the web to make learning more fun and interesting for all.
Incorporating technology into the classroom is a definite benefit. It makes life easier for the teacher and students. I agree that some students might have trouble with Schoology and the language gap. However, Google drive and Facebook are both in English and Korean. Those are both tools that we can use here in Korea with our students.
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