Blog Post 10

Throughout this course, I’ve become accustomed to using technology for educational purposes. I had the opportunity to create tests, newsletters, web evaluation forms, and interactive PowerPoints! These skills have allowed me to develop as an educator. The use of Twitter also aided in my professional development, because I was able to connect with my peers and read their opinions on assignments we all worked on. This built a sense of community. This blog also added to that community discussion, and it was pleasing to see how we all interpreted and created our works for each module. Twitter also led me to follow experienced bloggers and long-time educators, many of whom broadened my perspectives and provided great insight. I loved reading their opinions on teaching methods, testing, and student interaction. Technology allows for more communication and connection. Things are different now. Conferences and teacher workshops are important, but now, teachers can gain that knowledge from their laptop or phone.

This was the first time I’d ever recorded my voice for the purpose of teaching, and it was so weird at first! I often tripped over my words and took long pauses, so it took a few tries to get my presentation perfect. I used the quick design feature for background formats, which helped all of my PowerPoint connect visually. I had never made an interactive PowerPoint either, or knew how to make links that would lead to other slides in the presentations. That was a new experience, but I was so pleased to learn it.
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