Monday, August 12, 2013

Week 5 Journal

What technology tool(s) do you use often to enhance your learning or teaching? How do you use them?

In my masters program the majority of the classes are on-line.  Via blackboard I am able to interact with classmates across the state and country.  The discussion board is helpful for exploring ideas when everyone is on different schedules.  I am still able to learn from discussions rather than solely books when discussion boards are utilized.

As a learner, I find my tablet very helpful.  I can store documents I want to refer to and I can "carry" as many books as needed without my bag getting heavy.  E-books are so handy, especially when the software allows me to highlight and write notes as I read.  I also use my tablet to entertain my daughters when I am trying to cook supper or get something done.  They can play educational games to learn their colors, shapes, letters, and numbers even when I am unable to directly or exclusively interact with them.

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