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      <title>Use of New Technologies Final Assignment by Mirian de jesus</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In my opinion this was the hardest module of the whole course. I struggled to get aquainted to the many tools presented. We always think that technology resumes itself on Youtube, Power Point, or any other programmme from Office. I had already used Kahoot in my classes but nothing far more complicated or fancy. The thing is, I was not as tech savvy as I first thought! I discovered how illiterate I was in matters of technology use in the classroom, as well as my students. We tend to think that, as digital immigrants, we face more difficulties than our students, but they, and no matter what age, have some trouble using tools that we are more familiar with, such as preparing a Power Point presentation, many of my adults and teenage students have no idea on how to start one, or even how to properly perform a research on Google.It was surprisingly gratifying to learn to use tools such as Popplet, Padlet, Quizlet, and so many others. <br><br></div><div>As an English teacher I need to learn how to introduce these tools to classes in a more effective way. It Is not only “use the new app” during lessons. Its relevance is imperative to make learners use them successfully. I always need to remind myself that technology is not a matter of computers or high quality wi-fi signal, but the purpose of introducing it in the classroom. Even a set of post-its can be considered technology when used with and for a purpose.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The new technologies module was the one which called my attention the most. The funniest part is that I thought it would be the one I would hate the most. To my mind, vocabulary and grammar, or even the teaching skills subjects would logically be the most enjoyable to me. And it makes sense, since I am a teacher and am trying to improve my language and teaching skills everyday. But, surprisingly, the tech module got under my skin since the first class. I truly enjoyed learning about the tools presented and the idea of putting them into practice made me absolutely thrilled. I keep working to improve my language and grammar skills but also testing the new tools and finding ways to add some of them in almost each class. The module also led me to pursue a Masters degree in technology or in the use of technology to develop learners cognitive skills. I hope to succeed!<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div> <br><br></div><div>If I had to evaluate my learning during this module, I would give myself a 7. I can’t consider myself a master on the topic but I believe that now I can manage uploading activities and preparing exercises in the platforms presented than when I started learning about them. I can also say that I am able to work with more simpler tools more effectively, such as Power Point and Word. Google presentations or any of its remote tools, made my life easier even to prepare my TCC. At first, my group and I were really scared (yes, that is the word), but once we got the hang of it, we can say that this is something we want to use forever! When we work and study and have house demands, time is something really scarce. Getting to know Google’s remote tools made me realize that, even though we sometimes get a bit resistant to the use of technology, it is essential and extremely necessary to be able to use it more at ease. We can’t deny that technology makes our lesson plannings, search for exercises and activities easier and faster than it was a mere decade ago. So, yes, I can say that, I am yet to excel the use of technological tools, but I am on my way there.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Here is a collection of my works using tech tools: http://popplet.com/app/#/4913409 http://popplet.com/app/#/5017438 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YQj-EdFAGumaul6sGb1js_oxwvt9mu1wjV09JluFtao/edit#slide=id.p  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qLLRjf8Qhy5PKAuJqbiRxbOMi8vwHyAgqmDRv17Jb_Q/edit        https://quizlet.com/330294644/daily-activities-flash-cards/      https://padlet.com/miriandejesus80/s6</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Using technology in the classroom is always difficult when you don’t have the appropriate resources. However, it is also a great challenge when you have them. Even though I have graduated not a long time ago, 2014 to be more precise, I cannot say that my classes left me aware of the possibilities I could have when using technology to teach English. I was only made aware of such possibilities once I got my first internship in an English course. And even there I had, and still have, to find my own way on how to use apps, websites, classroom tools, and most of the times I have no idea what I am doing. The thing is, I need to work on my digital literacy better. As an educator it is not only a matter of mastering it for my pupils, but also for myself. This is something that got me interested in more ways than I could have ever imagined during our post graduation classes. The 4 C’s got my attention on pursuing such skills. I am a 21st century educator and, as such, I want my students to be able to the develop and learn how to expose their critical thinking. I want to see them communicating effectively in a laguage they’re not so familiar with but having full ability and desire to try it. And to have such comfortable behaviour towards a language they are not in contact with throughout the day they will need to explore and give freedom to their creativity and work together and learn how to be collaborative with each other. As a teacher, I want to be prepared and be the facilitator of this process. It depends on me on how I will develop and improve my skills or be stuck in the past and not even try to be that difference. </title>
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