Educational Technology 590

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Educational Technology 590 by Mind Map: Educational Technology 590

1. What I want to know

1.1. I want to become more proficient at technology to help others learn how to use it and apply it for their needs.

1.1.1. How to use and make a web quest.

1.1.2. I want to know more websites full of new tools!

1.1.3. I want to learn how to use google docs and presentation and apply it in my current profession.

1.1.4. I want to make a ePortfolio and a website.

2. How will I find out..

2.1. Try new platforms that I am not familiar with and expand my abilities on those that I am.

2.2. I will apply what I learn to my current profession.

2.3. I will continue to research and look for new technology and social media platforms to ensure that I am keeping up with current trends and new resources.

2.4. I will look over any website that my classmates share during their presentations or on the discussion board

2.5. I will seek other platforms and technology that my peers are currently using

3. What I know...

3.1. Social media and technology use in education will only increase in the years to come.

3.1.1. I currently use social media as a tool everyday to teach, influence, and promote information.

3.1.2. Due to my current profession I am familiar with a lot of social media and educational technology tools but surprised each day with changes and new platforms that I didn't know existed.

3.1.3. I have experience making movies, voice overs, and do a radio show in my current profession.

3.2. Education technology resonates well with the current generation for learning new subjects and topics.

3.2.1. I teach media engagement and social media classes to Soldiers in the U.S. Army. I use education technology platforms to teach my classes.

4. What I learned...

4.1. What I have already learned so far is interesting new website like wordle.net and webspirationclassroom.com. Exciting!

4.2. I learned numerous websites and resources to be able to use technology in the classroom.

4.3. I learned that the internet truly does have endless abilities and functions and can be used by any age and for educational purposes in so many different ways and styles.

4.4. Educational technology while it allows students to be engaged it takes a lot of time to create and ensure quality products are made.

4.5. Feedback for students can be instanteous or quicker using technology. There is a greater reward for the students to receive feedback in a timely manner.