As a matter of fact, I introduce my students to a list of blogs and vlogs that directly pertain to the current studies in my class. From the students that take a strong intrest in them. I always see positive results.
I am very interested in bringing bloging and vlogging to the classroom, to help solidifiy the knowledge that gets taught in class every day.
Comment on matthew watkins's post: So true, simply using a slide show format to bring another angle to a subject could make a big difference.
The current generation has been involved with technology their whole lives. It only makes sense that we keep learning seamless and in the same format they are comfortable with to maximize retention of information.
Slide Share is totally new to me but sounds like a great resource to use.
I learned that having a LMS allows students to have access to course information at whatever time is available for them. Also, as an instructor having all of your files stored on a cloud server gives you the ability to access the data from any computer anywhere.
It is useful for technology to enhance student learning.
I enjoyed learning about the different options and apps that students can use and that I can input my PowerPoint slides in without having to redo entire lectures.
I am excited about the possiblities using the technology we have available, but it can be somewhat overwelling at times. I do see the benefits to our students when properly used.
There are many different resources available beyond powerpoint for sharing information with students. Some can be used to store slides so students can review the material at a later time.
Since all my classes are taught online, it is crucial I understand the technology in order to teach my classes.
Virtual tools are just that, tools and they help the "craftsman" do his work, the tools have to be organized with the criteria of the one who guides the learning
Comment on James Clapp's post:
The reason is that it is better to have everything in the clouds, it is more practical and the information is not lost.
There are many technologies available that can be implemented in the classroom to facilitate learning and keep students engaged.
Technology in classroom is becoming the new "normal" classroom. It's like pen and paper are chisel and stone.
All the new technology is great for the millennial learners...but older adults that are not accustomed to it need to be taken into consideration also
There is a lot of technology available and it is important to find right one to work for you and your students.
Part of the difficulty with technology is that quite often you commit many hours or days learning an app only to find that it does not have all of the functionality that you require.
It is difficult to keep up with all of the new forums, apps, technologies,etc. and finding what works and what doesn't work. There may not be a long learning curve but it requires a commitment none the less.
Comment on Priscilla Johnson's post:I agree with you Priscilla. Since the pandemic students have been more engaged online and we need to channel these new skills into the classroom and focus them on learning.
