Final Blog

I found the class very helpful in presenting the various technologies that can be fun and engaging for students at the same time. I saw the various applications helpful as attention grabbers when introducing a class. In addition many of the applications are useful in extending learning or demonstrating processing of content area. In review of the various applications learned this semester, there was not really one particular application that was a big struggle. If I had to pick one in particular it was garage band or the recording of the voice for a pod cast. The application was not very user friendly and took several attempts to embed in a blog.

My favorite applications are as follows:

I enjoyed the scanner because it allows the creator to give another option to access a large amount of information through a link. This is great for staff, teachers, parents, and even students. The drawback is if all parties have the technology through the smart phone with the application. This can be an issue when one is conserving data on a monthly phone plan.

I enjoyed goose chase as a way to open up an activity, encourage team work, creativity and closing/extending a lesson for students. I do not see an issues because most environments have some form of electric table that can be used in a group setting to accomplish the activities developed by the creator.

I enjoyed the animoto and snapchat applications because of the visual component and the ability to be create with how the information is presented. The only draw back was the time alloted within the programs. As stated earlier this can improve a students editing skill and critical thinking on what information is absolutely necessary for your audience to comprehend the content being presented at the time.

Overall really good applications that can be used in a creative way to connect with the staff, teachers, students and parents. We are in a world where technology is used as a way to get information across in a variety of ways. The access is quick, convenient, and effective for a librarian to improve communication between the various stake holders in a school community and advertise the various uses of a library.