Process Reflection

Reflective Practice:

Learning new things can be scary and intimidating but also exhilarating. My experience learning about different technological tools to use for the purpose of gathering, synthesizing, and especially presenting information have had a transformative impact on my approach to technology. This realm that was overwhelming and intimidating for me in the past has shifted my thinking to seeing the benefits of making global professional connections with like-minded individuals. 

The image below is a useful visual representation of the different inquiry process that I have been learning to use on the online medium.

Plougmann, L.Anita Brooks Kirkland, Apr 12, 2012. The Discovery and Guided Inquiry Model Diagram. [Online Image] Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/titanicinquiry/lesson-plans

While there are still times when I feel overwhelmed and restricted in time to complete various technology related tasks, I feel like my learning is expanding my thinking of education processes.

Here are some tools that I have recently learned how to use, and some of the educational benefits of each:

1) Scoop-it: great source of information, and resources. In relation to my genius topic topic of assessment, a great place to find resources. Ways of assessing genius hour.

2) Google slides: fabulous resource for making PowerPoint presentations. Best part: being able to embed the final product onto Blogger.

3) PowToon: MIND BLOWING!!!! What a great tool to make presentations more interactive by adding animations and cool live features. The ability to manipulate the time frame for each animation allows for differentiation for students with special needs, such as processing delays. 

4) Bubbl.us: this web-based tool for making timeline representations. The possibilities for student use of this resource in the classroom across various curriculum areas are endless!  

I am excited to continue this learning process, as well as to implement some of these resources in my work with students! I am very curious about their feedback and response to some of these wonderful resources! I will continue to use my blog as a tool to communicate the roadmap of my learning process.

Ana