Question 1: Discuss the two tools that were your personal favorites from the semester and why?
Two tools that were my personal favorites from this semester is Spark Page and QR Code Maker. I have used these tools in class and outside of class.
The first tool that I personally liked is Spark Page is an amazing tool to use to teach a lesson in a different format. I want to be able to use different tools when I am presenting materials to my students and Spark Page adds the extra “coolness” to the classroom. When I used Spark Page, I created a Let’s Take a Trip to Washington D.C. I also, have plans of creating pages to teach lessons through Spark Page. The current one I am working on is, “Let’s Make Ice Cream.” Spark Page makes life easy and because it’s already pre-set and it just takes a few simple clicks to add new items. I personally think it is simpler to have a YouTube video on Spark Page then it is in PowerPoint.
The first tool that I personally liked is Spark Page is an amazing tool to use to teach a lesson in a different format. I want to be able to use different tools when I am presenting materials to my students and Spark Page adds the extra “coolness” to the classroom. When I used Spark Page, I created a Let’s Take a Trip to Washington D.C. I also, have plans of creating pages to teach lessons through Spark Page. The current one I am working on is, “Let’s Make Ice Cream.” Spark Page makes life easy and because it’s already pre-set and it just takes a few simple clicks to add new items. I personally think it is simpler to have a YouTube video on Spark Page then it is in PowerPoint.
The second tool that is my personal favorite is QR Code Maker. Before I took DED 318, I disliked QR Codes because I thought they were pointless and something people did not do anymore. After doing the QR Code Unit, it made me realize that QR Codes can be very useful in the classroom. In class, I created a Moon Cycle Unit through QR Codes. The students will use their iPads to work their way through the unit. The teacher does not have to worry about students typing the right web addresses because that can make the process take longer. QR Codes can be used for anything. I especially like how you can pretty much make any type of QR Code with the QR Code Maker.
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Question 2: Look back through your entire website, look at all you have accomplished and learned this semester. Reflect on what you have accomplished and learned this semester.
When I first started DED 318, I had the mindset that I knew a lot about technology in the classroom due to my experience in the classroom and conferences I have attended. I can say that mindset was wrong because I did not realize how many apps and tools that teachers can use in the classroom. I know technology is a huge part of the classroom due to the current and future generations of students growing up in technology. I was surprised multiple times throughout the course because of different resources that I got to try out. My mindset on apps that I had negative thoughts to change throughout the course because I got to learn more and try them for education use versus personal use.
I look at my first review from this course and compare it to my last one. I see a dramatic improvement on the resources I used. The first review I just wrote my review and put images. Afterward, I kept on growing and improving my reviews. Yes, I had some weeks where I just did not have the time to devote to the review and I threw it together at the last minute. But for my final review, I put my heart and soul into because I knew I needed to put all the tools I have learned from this semester in it.
I look at my first review from this course and compare it to my last one. I see a dramatic improvement on the resources I used. The first review I just wrote my review and put images. Afterward, I kept on growing and improving my reviews. Yes, I had some weeks where I just did not have the time to devote to the review and I threw it together at the last minute. But for my final review, I put my heart and soul into because I knew I needed to put all the tools I have learned from this semester in it.
Throughout the semester, I did think at times that this class was pointless but as I reflect back and think I did learn some meaningful things. I received many of resources, people to follow, and how to look for tools that can help me when I am a teacher. Also, this class helped me expand my Pinterest boards for education resources.
I will forever be grateful for this course because it has open doors me throughout the technology world. I can’t wait to learn more throughout my education career. Thank you to all my professors you have shown me new tools to use in my classroom. Thank you to Professor Kuhn for engaging and teaching me new tools to use.
I will forever be grateful for this course because it has open doors me throughout the technology world. I can’t wait to learn more throughout my education career. Thank you to all my professors you have shown me new tools to use in my classroom. Thank you to Professor Kuhn for engaging and teaching me new tools to use.