#10 The Finale

I think as a teacher I will use data collection to get a feel for how my students grasp certain concepts. With excel I can easily make a grade book to keep track of the assignments and other scores. The subject matter would most likely be high school math so having surveys to see how the class understands the basics will give me a good understanding on what kind of pace I can take with the class.

I believe the most interesting topics when reviewing everyone's blogs was getting to see the different independent learning projects. Everyone's projects were always different and that is something refreshing to see. Opposed to seeing 13 different powerpoint projects on the same material.

I think the next technology-related skill I will try to learn is coding. It's something I've never really tried and could always see if I'm capable. Life is about challenges so why not see if I'm up for the challenge. To achieve this goal I can always look up youtube videos or ask my friends on how to code in the one of the many coding languages.

Survey: Candy Survey

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#9 Powerpoint!

The first powerpoint assignment the one thing I did like was being able to discuss ancient Rome. My least favorite part of that assignment was recording my voice. My dog tends to bark a ton so it made recording things difficult. I also hate recording my voice.

The second powerpoint assignment was pretty entertaining. I like getting to make things from a template rather than coming up with something on my own since I lack creativity. The thing I disliked was having to change around the timings on the animations and progress the powerpoint forward.

Diigo Finale

What I like about Diigo is that you can organize through tags and keep your bookmarks in order. There isn't a single thing I dislike about Diigo. I personally wouldn't use social bookmarking because I don't like sharing things to the outside world, even if it's a useful/helpful website. I think the social features of Diigo helped me understand the full potential it has and how useful it can be as a tool. I think I learned from both my individual efforts and social viewing.

ILP #2 Participation Learning Canvas

Canvas seems pretty similar to Blackboard. But it is simple, and easy to use. While taking the course I learned how to add files, add students, put them into groups, make tests/quizzes, set up grading tools, and create discussion boards. Learning how to set up groups seems easy. With Canvas having a random group assignment feature makes things easier on the teacher and the students. The only feature that seems tedious is inviting students to your course. If there is a list in the invite section and there is no comma separating the students an error will appear. Canvas will also embed YouTube videos that have been hyperlinked.

Diigo 4

Technology that helps students with disabilities is extremely important in the classroom. Without this kind of tech teachers would hit a road block with students.

#7 Adaptive Technology!

Adaptive technology is technology that helps children with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. Some types of adaptive technologies are things like text to speech software to read the material on a computer screen to them, braille printers to help those without eye site, and the productivity tools that can help anyone can help those with disabilities.

I have had people in my classes in grade school with learning disabilities. I do not recall them having any sort of technology to assist them. That and for some reason my school kept those students away from the main student body.

I don't see adaptive technology as a problem in the classroom. The only problem I would see with that kind of technology would be it becoming a distraction to the other students, but that isn't something I foresee as a problem.