My attitude
toward social networking/blogging sites has changed for the better in that I
always thought of Twitter as more of an advertising gimmick or a place for
teens to share their day-to-day minutiae.
Now I realize how beneficial it can be for sharing your ideas and
gaining new ideas from fellow educators. Additionally, I have learned to use many new
applications, such as Diigolet. Since
acquiring this skill, I have utilized Diigolet in my other courses and even in
my personal research.
One thing I
have learned about that I will not forget is the value of PLNs. I have found numerous fellow educators in the
same area of teaching as myself. We have
shared ideas and discussed different approaches and teaching styles, as well as
worked out new and different ways to adapt mandatory assignments.
I will apply
what I have learned by sharing all the amazing online resources I have
discovered with my students. I hope to
teach them to utilize technology so it works for them, not against them. Technology can be simple, if you allow
it. As a speech communication teacher at
the college level, I will have students start their own blogs. I will have them
journal about any nervousness, concerns or excitement they have prior to
speeches and then also, reflect on their speeches afterward. I am also considering starting a wiki for
each class so students can collaborate and help each other as they work through
developing their speeches. Additionally,
I will recommend “Diigolet” for them to use during their research (can you tell
that I am loving that application??). I am looking forward to discovering even
more new and helpful technological advancements to improve my capabilities and
share them with others.
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