My Tec Class Reflection

Sandra Candelas

I knew that I was going to learn about technology, it was a little overwhelming at times to keep up with the fast pace of some of the google applications as they were completely new to me. I did know about google drive and now I know how to use it more effectively and understand it a little more. We learned how to create educational videos using applications such as google classroom, and create educational videos using different applications also. Screencasting and We video were some of my favorite. They are different though, as screencasting is more for classroom education and presentations. The We video is an app that is used to just inform or create a video, not really interactive. I did always wondered how the professors in my school did some of their teachings and have found how to use the technology they use. Podcasting is another resource that I did not understand. I wondered how it worked and if it were similar to a radio. Know I know that it is an online type of radio and it can be accessed anywhere. There are all sorts of free podcasts and educational even. I am hoping that I can keep learning technology as a teacher and that my district utilizes the same type of resources as it is an essential part of life since our society is basically technology.

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