Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Prezi

Reflection- Prezi was a very useful tool to learn how to use; the interface was very comfortable to use and it is now my preferred tool for presentations.

Assessment- The interface for Prezi is user-friendly and intuitive. It is an attractive way to convey information.

Integration- I will use Prezi in the future both to demonstrate new concepts to students and to help them better explain their ideas.

Advanced Google Search Techniques

The Advanced Google Search Technique lecture was a little redundant, but I could see how it might have been relevant just a few years ago. As technology advances and becomes more pervasive, it becomes difficult to assess what counts as common knowledge and what doesn't (Reflection). Nowadays, any 7-year-old probably knows how to use the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button or Boolean search techniques, but just a few years ago that wouldn't have been true (Assessment). In teaching my classes, I'll be able to assume a greater degree of search-engine sophistication from my students (integration).