Class Reflection 04-18-12

Divided into different groups, we conducted some research and a small presentation on classroom tools. Our group's focus was on grading software. Out of the two software we covered, Pearson's PowerTeacher software stuck out to me the most.

I loved the comprehensiveness of the software, the clean layout, and the ability to develop students' reports with great ease. To top it off, I was glad to see that it was a webtool and not a physical software. This meant that this grading tool could be used anywhere Internet and a computer is available. 

However, the lack of a price tag on the company's website made it seem intimidating. To me a lack of a price tag meant a hefty price. If any of you viewers know the price of the Pearson PowerTeacher app, please leave me a message in the comments. Thanks!

Class Reflection 04-11-12

For this week's class we focused on the many social communication tools found online. Collectively the class created a laundry list of apps and their uses. Then, the class came up the uses of each communication tool in the classroom.

After completing this task as a class, we focused on Twitter in particular. When Ed saw the small amount of hands being raised after asking "Who uses Twitter", I wasn't surprised. While it is a very useful communication tool, I think many people find it overwhelming because of the growing number of social media tools online. Also compared to other social media outlets like Facebook, it is on the lower-end in terms of features.

I think most users want the ability to add more media to their posts. But, Twitter only offers text and links to the full article or video.  

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