Learning with Technology

I used to think: I thought that we would learn how to use certain technologies in this module. I did not think that we would be making our own version of the technology. 

Now I think: Now I truly understand the purpose this module. This purpose of this module is to understand the basics of learning and how technology is incorporated in education. 

Productivity Tools

I used to think: I use to think that Google sites and the rest of the google app were so difficult to use. I use to just look at it and keep scrolling. I use to think that operating these apps were hard

Now I think: Now I use Google Sites and also Google slides for other things. I use it at work. I also used them for other classes I had this semester. I can easily navigate my way through these apps with ease. I will use these apps in my classroom.

 Digital Organization

I use to think: I use to think PowerPoint was the only way to present your work. I was so use to using PowerPoint. Before starting my Google Portfolio I had no way of keeping up with my work. 

Now I think: Now I have fallen in love with Google Portfolio. I have also used this for my other classes. If we didn't have this course to teach us how to use these things, I would have been lost in my other classes. I will also use this during my teaching career. 

 Digital Citizenship

I use to think: I thought I knew all about cyberbullying. I thought I knew what was considered as cyberbullying. 

Now I think: Now I truly understand the meaning of cyberbullying. The activities from this module helped me understand what it considered cyberbullying and I also know some examples. I will use this maybe as an activity for my class to let my studens know that any type of bullying is not acceptable

 Tool Time

I use to think: I was thinking that these activities were not gonna be that challenging and boring. I thought that I was going to make these and not enjoy doing it. 

Now I think: Now I understand how useful these apps can be in the classroom. Each of these apps can be useful tools in the classroom. Each of these apps can be used as homework assignments, projects, or groupwork. 

Audio and Video

I use to think: I initially thought that this module would be one of the easier modules. I thought that we were just going to record and video and the background would be the audio. I did not think that I would have any trouble doing this module.

Now I think: Looking back I believe if I started on this module earlier it would have went smoother. I struggled with this module. I did not struggle with the work, I had my own technical issues. Overall, I believe that knowing how to use audio and video is important for both teacher and student. Both will be very useful in the classroom.