Digital Tools in Digital Environments

After watching both videos, I felt inspired. My thoughts on how technology can help learning come from what I have seen and read.

Staying abreast of current and future trends in educational technology is not just a theoretical exercise, but a practical necessity. I often start by exploring reliable educational websites, computer blogs, and magazines. These sources always offer the latest ideas, which is why I regularly read EdTech Magazine and Educause Review. Additionally, following influential figures on social media provides insights into the tools and concepts they're exploring.

Multiple online tools and professional networks help me keep up with new issues and trends in the field of education. Meetings and webinars, even online ones, are great for this. Expert opinions and real-life uses of new tools are shared. Furthermore, I enjoy discovering MOOCs on Coursera and edX because they frequently use state-of-the-art tools in their classes.

At my present job, I utilize various digital tools that assist learning. Google Classroom and Microsoft Office Suite are big ones for me because they make managing tasks and talking to students easier. With games and quizzes, GimKit makes learning fun and engaging. I regularly use tools like Padlet and Trello to work on projects with others. These aids assist students in remaining organized and working together.

Google Classroom is my ultimate favorite tool. It offers everything I need in one place because it works with other Google apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. My kids and I can both use it efficiently, which means we spend less time fixing problems and more time learning.

I'm eager to hear about the tools and trends you're currently using. Let's engage in a discussion about what's working for you, and perhaps we can even brainstorm some innovative ideas together! 

References:

Ted Talks. (2013). Sugatra Mitra. Build a School in the Cloud. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/y3jYVe1RGaU?si=FUYjvhEI5W2eZ1QB.

Ted Talks. (2015). Dobrowolski, P. Draw your future - Take control of your life. Youtube video: https://youtu.be/4vl6wCiUZYc?si=xmjRqTICPh6HGkbJ