Web Learning use to be horrible, and one could never get the information that was needed or the limitations were too great to get anything done. Now, online learning is the way to go! Anything you could possibly want to know one can find on the Net. "LIMIATIONS" Ha! That word does not exist now in the Web 2.0.
Wow! Technology today! Just when you think you are in the know, you have NO idea! Technology today is advancing, and at a fast paste. I graduated with my BS in 2013, and kinda of got out of the technology world. It is now 2015, and the advances are amazing!! Kin 710 has opened my eyes to a whole new world, and the advantages of "BEING IN THE KNOW".
Web Learning use to be horrible, and one could never get the information that was needed or the limitations were too great to get anything done. Now, online learning is the way to go! Anything you could possibly want to know one can find on the Net. "LIMIATIONS" Ha! That word does not exist now in the Web 2.0.
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Dreaminder ( http://dreaminder.com/ )
This was my favorite tool at of the whole list. I have used most of these tools before in previous college course. I have not come used the Dreaminder before, and I am very excited that I have come across it now. The page lets you create, write, and blog about your future dreams. Then it ask you the send your dream to the future, and you set up a time to remind you of your dreams. Has if it could not get any better; you can read other people’s dreams, and inspiration for motivation to reach your goals. I have copied in the link for you at the top. Check it out if you would like. Great website! -Haley I use podcast all the time for my own personal use. I always listen to different workout pods, Dave Ramsey shows, and Entrepreneurship pods all the time. They are super convent to access when you are on the go. Podcating in Education makes E Learning much easier to the students who learn better by listening to the lecture. I learn a lot quicker when I can hear the lectures. Also it saves time for me because I am a slow reader ,and not every student have the time to sit, and read the long lectures.
A video I just got finished watching (video in motivation tab) really intrigued my thoughts. This video really changed my way of thinking, and reminded of a lost characteristics I had when I was younger. The video helped me redirect my wavering thoughts I had about the direction in life I was going.
I am going to share with you a few things I feel are my strengths, and weaknesses are. My strengths I am very assertive when I feel the need to be. I have great room presence (thanks ma for staying on me about my posture) when I enter a room. If there is an escalated situation I react quickly to deescalate it. I remain professional, and calm in unpredictable moments. I immediately take over the situation to make things run smoother. I am a natural leader, and motivator. Weakness Public speaking, or reading it makes me nervous. If you need me to spell something you are out of luck because I suck at it. The subject of Writing/English is like a foreign language to me. I can read a book better backwards then I can forward. Conclusion I like when Marcus Buckingham stated “Focus on your strengths, and work on improving those”. I was always taught to focus on the weakness, and make them your strengths. Which made me think harder about my weakness. I have been giving special attention to my weaknesses to improve them; I still find that I suck at writing, and spelling. Yes, I have improved a “little”, but no way would you want me teaching the subject. By doing this I put what I was really good at to the side. The moral of this whole thing is whatever you are good at stick with it, and become the very best you can be at it. My Grandma use to say “Don’t be a Jack of all trades, because then you are a master at nothing". My goal is to master my Master’s program, and become the best I can be at being a leader, motivator, and mentor to future athletes. Microblogging in education has been proven to be very beneficial to teachers. The Weebly website is a great example of this statement. Teachers are able to keep the students and parents up to date about what is going on in class each day. Kids can submit question, and assignments that go directly to the teacher’s emails. Most importantly, microblogging helps maintain a professional connection between both parties. Athletics can use microblogging to market their program, and have their athletes professionally promoted for future athletic careers. Microblogging gives athletes free and unlimited exposure across the country and world. This technology eliminates having to pay a third party marketing rep thousands of dollars to expose the athletes.
Sites I would normally use to learn new things on:
Youtube Google’ News websites The internet is an awesome tool when I need to know something fast, and I am focused on my assignments. It is those time where I feel sleepy, or unfocused I find myself using the computer for everything else but homework. Technology is a great tool for learning because of the unlimited resources it has. I much rather in a teaching setting have the kids use pencil and paper to do their work. I don’t have to worry with what are they searching, and are they doing their work? The questioned I asked myself was, what do I want to improve the most on in my career at this point? The first thing that crossed my mind was coaching. How can I become a better coach, motivator, and mentor to my athletes? What better way to learn more about coaching then to use my new scoop it to bring this information to me. I am excited about using this website, and if you would like to follow the link is in the top right corner of my weebly page.
Social Media can be the ruin of anyone; business professionals, Educators, Athletes, Student, and Parents, its reach and power knows no boundaries. Depending on what is trending that hour, minute, and even that second. However, Social media does not have to be the root of all evil, and can be used for good. Personal Web Presence can be used to market and promote oneself professionally.
Example Cynthia Washington a retired Air Force Military personel, and currently an Educator to the Las Vegas community does a good job maintaining a Personal Web Presence. Coach Washington maintains a clean, and professional web presences. However, Coach Washington could put more detail about her previous experiences before the Air Force. The profiles stay modest, and respectable. There are multiple accounts that are used for personal, and professional links. The professional links are created to maintain safe interaction with the younger generation due to being an educator. The profiles are made to be clean cut, and nothing fancy. This makes it easy to read, and to follow the updates. This is important attribute that one will be need to make sure to maintain on his or her links. Coach Washington is an educator, and a mentor to many athletes/students. Nothing should be taken off the profile, but to just add more detailed information. As stated before, more details about her past experiences should be posted. This would make her more relate-able to a younger crowd. |