When I looked at the syllabus in the class and read the words Twitter and blog I was frighten some. I nearly panicked. I had never had interest in social media. As the weeks went by things weren't as bad as I expected. I had fun doing the assignments. I also was able to brag a little that I am able to do more things on the computer than my little brother who is pretty good with the computer and social media.
I enjoyed creating the Vine video, cartoons and the Screencasts. I like how easy it was to do the Vine video. The only difficulty I had was embedding the video into the blog. (Like a few other assignments.) My first semester in the library science program a professor used the screencast and I thought I wish I could do that. Then, I had the opportunity to do one. I think they are helpful in teaching in the classroom or even sharing with family and friends. It took me a while to figure out using one of the cartoon websites, but I enjoyed. I think more so that I do not draw well.
Doing the infographics and QR codes were difficult for me. I had a hard time choosing the best template for the information I needed to relay. It took me hour navigating between three different sources to create what I needed. With the QR codes I spent a great deal of time trying to embed it into my blog.
I think that podcast can be useful for students. My ideas was to use podcast like an audiobook. Students can benefit from examples of fluent reading. It's as if someone is reading to them. Many of my students are not read to as six year-olds. I believe that cartoons can benefit students as well. They can be incorporated across the curriculum.
Through my experiences with assignments in this class, I learned to try. I'm not big on social media, but it has many benefits. Technology not only makes our job easier but can help keep students engaged. In reference to the article, I can see how we look at our communities through the eyes of advantage assuming we know best. As a teacher I think in my first years I expected more than my students were able to give thinking I knew what was best for them and didn't fully realize their needs and weaknesses. I want to make sure that as a librarian that I am sure to involve the school community and do some ground work. I want to know that culture of the school community and what can be added or taken away from what is already been done.
