If you have not had the chance to view it, please check out my video, What is Effective Technology Integration for 21st Century Learners? The following is my response to that assignment.
First and foremost... if you happen to be creating a presentation on a Mac using Keynote, ensure that the conversion does not skew the text or erase anything that has an action attributed to it.
That being said, I found that this assignment provided me with:
1. a new skill set, using myBrainshark which I am sure will be useful in the future,
2. a use and new found appreciation for my very old but sturdy PC laptop,
3. informed knowledge on the discussions surrounding 21st Century skills and learners,
4. an insight and intrigue for how to best integrate technology for 21st Century learners.
I really did enjoy this assignment and learning about the issues within classrooms today. As usual, my research took me in a vast assortment of subtopics, in which I found this awesome video:
First and foremost... if you happen to be creating a presentation on a Mac using Keynote, ensure that the conversion does not skew the text or erase anything that has an action attributed to it.
That being said, I found that this assignment provided me with:
1. a new skill set, using myBrainshark which I am sure will be useful in the future,
2. a use and new found appreciation for my very old but sturdy PC laptop,
3. informed knowledge on the discussions surrounding 21st Century skills and learners,
4. an insight and intrigue for how to best integrate technology for 21st Century learners.
I really did enjoy this assignment and learning about the issues within classrooms today. As usual, my research took me in a vast assortment of subtopics, in which I found this awesome video:
| I fully believe that art is essential for building 21st Century skills, and that art IS a 21st Century skill. As the video states, art is not just painting, there are many real world attributes that are utilized and sharpened through art. Such as artists using technology for photography, films, media, animation, graphic design and more! Even if you are not a teacher or student, we are ALWAYS learning, and I encourage you to look into 21st Century skills - there are some great links in the reference section of my What is Effective Technology Integration for 21st Century Learners? video. |
Thanks for reading!
- Jen Marie
- Jen Marie