My prior experiences with technology are only basic interactions in the classroom. I have only used tools by Microsoft to complete projects and have been relatively timid to even try Prezi. I really enjoy the layout and structure of Microsoft applications and feel very comfortable with them. However, Microsoft is essentially the extent of my technological education. I have tried to educate myself on HTML code, but my skills are very, very basic. I am trying to get comfortable with writing code in the humanities field, as it is becoming increasingly important.
In this class, I hope to gain a better understanding of presentation tools that I can utilize in a classroom setting. I am very familiar with what I need to know for completing assignments for class, but I would like to learn special tricks that make it easier to use the software. I would also like to refresh my memory of how to use Microsoft Excel because it has been years since I have had to use it last. Essentially, I want this course to increase my comfort with educational technology.
My learning style results told me that I am a 1 reflective learner, 11 intuitive learner, 9 verbal learner, and 5 global learner. I have a pretty solid balance between active and reflective learning strategies, but I am not balanced in the other categories. I suppose I was aware of the process in which I prefer to learn; however, I did not have words to define me as a learner. I would agree with the results in that I prefer a setting where I can talk or read through situations and ideas in order to learn, and I very much prefer to learn ideas rather than facts. Only after I can comprehend the grand idea of an abstract idea do all the little details make complete sense, and this moment of comprehension is what makes learning enjoyable for me.
You seem to have a very strong technology background... many of my students come into this class not even knowing that HTML is! We'll definitely learn tips and tricks for the different Microsoft software so that your future experiences will be easier and more enjoyable. I'm glad you received consistent results on your learning-styles quiz and gained information about yourself as a learner.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on Microsoft, that basically runs the gamut of all of my computer skills. Prezi is actually pretty useful if you ever wanna try it out. It has a lot of different templates, and it helps your presentation to be more interactive. It also saves as you type, like Google Docs so if you are forgetful like me it is very useful :). The fact that you even know basic skills about coding is really cool, I honestly hardly even know what it is.
ReplyDeleteMicrosoft has definitely played a huge role in how I use technology as well, I learned all about Prezi my freshman year of college and it has taught me a lot of creative ways to put together projects. One thing I noted was that I was trying to learn coding, but knowing it in the slightest bit is good.
ReplyDeleteI am worst then you, I barely have used technology. I do not know how to use a prezi, however I am very efficient in microsoft word. I have been using it for some time now. I prefer to talk through situations and learn through explanatory ways as well
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