Portfolio Artifact #2
Personal
Learning Journal: Tool Module
The Tool module has been very
educative to me, as I have learned some skills I longed for in my
professional life. At the beginning of the module, I did not know how
to create effective Presentation, and Concept mapping tools and Photo
Blogs.
After reading the step-by-step
tutorial materials, I have been greatly helped to acquire skills of
creating slides in PowerPoint Presentation with hyperlinks, attach
sounds and other animations.
My interaction with the professor
using the Whiteboard was another exciting learning experience for me.
Professor Johnson-Taylor was able to guide me on how to activate or
invite a colleague to the synchronous chat like the Interactive
Whiteboard.
I found Practicum assignments very
informative and enjoyable. For example, I was able to use Excel data
manipulation tool to create a more effective gradebook than before.
It is worthy noting here that all the
three discussion ideas in this module went on as planned. I liked the
reminder by the professor to encourage us to interact with other
classmates we had not discussed with in previous modules. This gave me
an opportunity to share experience with other students on how they have
been using the computer as a mindtool to encourage learners in critical
thinking.
Another interesting learning aspect
for me in the Tool module
was the reading on the arguments that underlie the campaign to
computerize the nation’s schools in the United States. The article gave
me insight and prepared me for what I may expect in my home country, as
we will be trying to introduce or implement the use of computers I n
education or the classroom.
On the project or lesson plan
assignment, I was impressed with the ideas of Concept Mapping in
Inspiration software and Presentation tool. As a result, I decided to
prepare a lesson plan using my newly acquired skills in PowerPoint
Presentation. This is due to the fact that I am expected to go and use
the same tools or strategies in presenting lessons to college tutors,
student teachers and other professionals in my country.
In conclusion, I can confidently say
that I have learned a lot of skills in the Tool module.
I will be able to apply the skills in my personal life and
professionally in order to contribute to the improvement of the quality
and access of education in Zambia.
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Lesson Plan
WebQuest
Web Logs
Reflective
Piece Portfolio
Artifact Portfolio
Artifact
Photo Blog