Blog Journal #5
I thoroughly enjoyed the Diigo tool that we used in class last week. Before class, I did not have any prior experience with the bookmarking tool, but I can clearly see how it can be beneficial. We are frequently asked as college students to provide links and research on any given assignment. I think Diigo allows for students to bookmark important material for various assignments throughout the semester.
What I like about Diigo is that it can be used on any given computer. If I were to save a bookmark through Diigo, I can access it through the website anywhere. It is much easier that way, as I do not have to worry about taking my computer with me everywhere I go. There was not necessarily anything that I disliked about Diigo. However, I should note that I did have some technological issues early on. That is also to be expected, as I have addressed the fact that I am technologically inept.
As for my experience with blogging, I have really enjoyed it. I think it provides an excellent platform for students to provide feedback about what is going on in class. In addition, I have learned that blogging is one of the biggest ways that teachers interact with their students in an educational setting. Every blog topic in the course so far has had a direct correlation to the material that we covered in class. I have learned that it is a great way for students to discuss certain topics with the teacher more in depth.
Blogging is also something that is beneficial for the teacher as well. If there was a lesson that I struggled with in class, it is likely that I will have the opportunity to express that in my blog post. This allows for my instructor to understand what I am struggling with, and how he or she can help. I have really enjoyed being able to put my thoughts to paper. Mrs. Smith, please keep it up, I really enjoy the blogging! I have no complaints about the use of blogging in this course.
If I were to implement a web 2.0 tool in the classroom, it would be an app. We have not discussed the importance of apps in class, but I think apps can be far more beneficial than social media. The article that I read discusses the use of the application Edmodo. In my algebra class in high school, we used this app. I found that it was a great way to facilitate conversation outside of the classroom.
It allowed for my teacher to give feedback, provide help on different homework assignments, etc. Other apps like TopHat are used for attendance. I used TopHat in a statistics course last semester. It holds students accountable in making sure that they are on time and attentive in class.
Almost every student has a smart phone and the ability to use mobile applications. I think the use of apps would increase the level of engagement in class. All of the web 2.0 tools shy away from the use of a textbook, which is crucial. The link to the Edmodo app is here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/edmodo-classroom-tools/id378352300
I will reiterate the importance of Edmodo in saying that it provides a better means of communicating. It allows for collaboration between the student and the teacher. The app helps the student in clearly understanding what is going on in the classroom. It also helps the student in understanding what is expected outside of the classroom every week. It is a web 2.0 tool because it is a tool that is shared with other individuals in the classroom, and it is interactive.
What I like about Diigo is that it can be used on any given computer. If I were to save a bookmark through Diigo, I can access it through the website anywhere. It is much easier that way, as I do not have to worry about taking my computer with me everywhere I go. There was not necessarily anything that I disliked about Diigo. However, I should note that I did have some technological issues early on. That is also to be expected, as I have addressed the fact that I am technologically inept.
As for my experience with blogging, I have really enjoyed it. I think it provides an excellent platform for students to provide feedback about what is going on in class. In addition, I have learned that blogging is one of the biggest ways that teachers interact with their students in an educational setting. Every blog topic in the course so far has had a direct correlation to the material that we covered in class. I have learned that it is a great way for students to discuss certain topics with the teacher more in depth.
Blogging is also something that is beneficial for the teacher as well. If there was a lesson that I struggled with in class, it is likely that I will have the opportunity to express that in my blog post. This allows for my instructor to understand what I am struggling with, and how he or she can help. I have really enjoyed being able to put my thoughts to paper. Mrs. Smith, please keep it up, I really enjoy the blogging! I have no complaints about the use of blogging in this course.
If I were to implement a web 2.0 tool in the classroom, it would be an app. We have not discussed the importance of apps in class, but I think apps can be far more beneficial than social media. The article that I read discusses the use of the application Edmodo. In my algebra class in high school, we used this app. I found that it was a great way to facilitate conversation outside of the classroom.
It allowed for my teacher to give feedback, provide help on different homework assignments, etc. Other apps like TopHat are used for attendance. I used TopHat in a statistics course last semester. It holds students accountable in making sure that they are on time and attentive in class.
Almost every student has a smart phone and the ability to use mobile applications. I think the use of apps would increase the level of engagement in class. All of the web 2.0 tools shy away from the use of a textbook, which is crucial. The link to the Edmodo app is here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/edmodo-classroom-tools/id378352300
I will reiterate the importance of Edmodo in saying that it provides a better means of communicating. It allows for collaboration between the student and the teacher. The app helps the student in clearly understanding what is going on in the classroom. It also helps the student in understanding what is expected outside of the classroom every week. It is a web 2.0 tool because it is a tool that is shared with other individuals in the classroom, and it is interactive.
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