In 2015, I took a course at Medicine Hat College called EDTS 325 that focuses on the tools for teaching and learning in the digital classroom. EDTS 325 has taught me a number of strategies and skills for the effective use of digital technologies within the classroom learning environment. I have also developed educational resources for integrating technology into current curriculum and became familiar with emerging trends for learning and teaching in today's digital classroom. The following is a list of skills that I have obtained over the course of this semester relating to technology.
A list of programs that I have become very comfortable using:
1. Smart Board Notebook:
-I can make professional/engaging lesson plans, handouts, infographics, etc.
-I can make images and templates in my own unique way using the transparency tool and the special effects.
-I can flip, layer, group, link objects, etc.
-I can erase and reveal objects.
-I can create pull tabs.
-I am proficient using the lesson activity tool kit.
-I can include attachments in folders.
-I can use the screen capture tool to screen shot different images.
-I can connect links to different pages in notebook and online.
2. Personal Learning Networks
-Twitter
-Pinterest
-Wordpress
-Symbaloo
3. Learning a Variety of Educational Online Apps and Websites
-Youtube
-Screencast
-iMovie
-Plickers
-Kahoot
-Polls Everywhere
-Story Jumper
-Poplet
-Google (Became very experienced in using Google Drive and its main features including Google Forms, Google Sharing, etc.)
4. QR Coding
-I made a lesson plan for Physical Education that teaches the basics of how to play volleyball. Each QR Code I made linked to a video that demonstrated how to perform a specific volleyball skill.
-I have a QR Code reader on my iPhone that works amazing.
-QR Codes are an efficient and effective way for people to acquire information and should be used more frequently in the world today.
5. iPads and Apps
-iMovie
-Stop Motion
-Animoto
6. Digital Citizenship
-I learned a ton about the importance of Digital Citizenship and the major factor it plays in our lives, and the students' lives I will be educating in the near future.
-It is vital to be aware of this part of technology and to educate all parents, children, peers, etc. on the importance of this topic.
A list of programs that I have become very comfortable using:
1. Smart Board Notebook:
-I can make professional/engaging lesson plans, handouts, infographics, etc.
-I can make images and templates in my own unique way using the transparency tool and the special effects.
-I can flip, layer, group, link objects, etc.
-I can erase and reveal objects.
-I can create pull tabs.
-I am proficient using the lesson activity tool kit.
-I can include attachments in folders.
-I can use the screen capture tool to screen shot different images.
-I can connect links to different pages in notebook and online.
2. Personal Learning Networks
-Wordpress
-Symbaloo
3. Learning a Variety of Educational Online Apps and Websites
-Youtube
-Screencast
-iMovie
-Plickers
-Kahoot
-Polls Everywhere
-Story Jumper
-Poplet
-Google (Became very experienced in using Google Drive and its main features including Google Forms, Google Sharing, etc.)
4. QR Coding
-I made a lesson plan for Physical Education that teaches the basics of how to play volleyball. Each QR Code I made linked to a video that demonstrated how to perform a specific volleyball skill.
-I have a QR Code reader on my iPhone that works amazing.
-QR Codes are an efficient and effective way for people to acquire information and should be used more frequently in the world today.
5. iPads and Apps
-iMovie
-Stop Motion
-Animoto
6. Digital Citizenship
-I learned a ton about the importance of Digital Citizenship and the major factor it plays in our lives, and the students' lives I will be educating in the near future.
-It is vital to be aware of this part of technology and to educate all parents, children, peers, etc. on the importance of this topic.