https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq Group discussion en-us 2022-06-08 18:21:08 UTC 2022-06-10 14:06:18 UTC hello@padlet.com jmoribritanico https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215335860 I have improved my skills substantially. I can select and use different platforms and apps which I did not know, before. I can solve problems regarding technology and software much easily and, even, on the spot. I can elaborate digital and/or visual contents, integrating them to the steps of a lesson and work collaboratively... It has been such an experience, one step further in my professional development.]]> 2022-06-08 18:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215335860 jmoribritanico https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215344150 Apps and websites become obsolete quite soon. Easier, faster and more approchable ones replace them as I am writing this... So I think we are in constant learning and testing what works better to our interests and work, or stop being free and become only payable, because of that, we will be always upgrading and refining our competence.

I remember that was the case with Dropbox or Evernote, which despite existing, have been replaced by free and friendlier platforms like To Do, Google Drive and so on. ]]> 2022-06-08 18:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215344150 elizahc2001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215348910 Even though we use many platforms now, we do not know everything that could be done there. E.g.: We could use PPTs in a partial way, still, we need to continue exploring all its tools and functions.

]]> 2022-06-08 18:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215348910 elizahc2001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215357184 They make our lessons more appealing and engaging for our students.

]]> 2022-06-08 18:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215357184 hugorojascardenas001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215361338 Digital tools are an important part of my lessons since they enable me to achieve my learning objectives among my students. Besides, they add variety to my lessons.

]]> 2022-06-08 19:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215361338 nikolassvelasco https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215362362 Digital tools are important, but they shouldn't be the most important part of a lesson. In other words, we shouldn't rely on them to be the highlight of the class. Digital apps are tools, but not the aim of the lesson.]]> 2022-06-08 19:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215362362 nikolassvelasco https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215362921 We tend to devote time to areas that we are comfortable with, and we neglect  apps or tools that are also available. We should start opening up our minds and explore other digital tools.]]> 2022-06-08 19:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215362921 nikolassvelasco https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215363720 I think I am aware of my competence gaps, as I've found myself looking for tutorials in order to learn how to use some new apps and websites. ]]> 2022-06-08 19:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215363720 nikolassvelasco https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215365350 I've learnt so much over the last few months, which proves, in some way, that I was wrong when I thought learning to use more tools was unnecessary. Despite the fact that I made good Power Point presentations in my lessons, now I feel confident enough to use Padlet, Google Jamboard, Ted-ED and other tools I didn't know about.]]> 2022-06-08 19:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215365350 hugorojascardenas001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215366852 I have improved my digital competence considerably. The very fact I am contributing in this wall means I have learnt how to use different platforms and how to solve problems regarding technology in my class.]]> 2022-06-08 19:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215366852 elizahc2001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215368801 Definitely I have more knowledge than before. I can now select apps more confidently taking into account my students´s needs.]]> 2022-06-08 19:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215368801 hugorojascardenas001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215371517 Exploring video tutorials, keeping up to date with the latest version of platforms and having IT groups to share experiences.]]> 2022-06-08 19:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215371517 elizahc2001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215372975 Watching tutorials or asking someone for help if I don´t understand something. Enrolling new courses can also help us to improve our digital competence gaps.]]> 2022-06-08 19:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215372975 hugorojascardenas001 https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215375161 I think that we all have constant room for improvement and that learning is never going to end, as technology will continue evolving day by day. For example, if you used a platform 3 month ago, you need to check it before sharing to your students now. Otherwise, the link or platform might be obsolete or completely different.]]> 2022-06-08 19:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215375161 jmoribritanico https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215464764 Digital tools are so important that we are here, learning how to use them. They are potentially, an important tool to empower our lessons and click better with most recent generations. They allow us to enrich our contents and make any of them more attractive, digestable and accessible. However, we have to say that -when needed- just a marker an our creativity could fuel a successful lesson... Having said that, they are a great complement to our daily activity.]]> 2022-06-08 21:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215464764 jmoribritanico https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215479230 For example, using the Digital skills self-assessment tool for educators, in order to assess our competence and be able to know what we can develop in the time being.

Also, being part of a professional community where we could share the latest news about resources and seminars -for example- which we could be part of, in order to be in touch wtih news of our concern.

Reading/watching tutorials, FAQs blogs and following mouth-to-mouth recommendation.

All of them are essential.]]> 2022-06-08 22:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2215479230 lcnievesg https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216825128 Digital tools have become an important part of our lessons, complementing them, making them more active and engaging for our students. They help us consolidate knowledge by providing our students useful practice and reinforcing concepts and skills. 
However, we cannot depend totally on them. We can never forget a digital tool can be very useful or not depending on how a teacher uses more than having a bunch of digital tools let's be sure we know how and when to use them so they can effectively contribute to our lessons.]]> 2022-06-10 00:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216825128 lcnievesg https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216836462 Of course I have!!! And this was one of the principal reasons for joining the course which I am happy I did. 
I feel much more confident when using different tools and even help my students with problems I didnt imagine I could handle before. 
I am faster now and my classes are more varied. Besides I have learnt to choose the tools I use better and also when not to use them.]]> 2022-06-10 00:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216836462 lcnievesg https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216850596 I remember the last activity when we had to work in groups and make a video, erase the background and some other things. Stuff which I know how to do but which I realised that day I was so slow at doing. 
I really like activities like that because they help me to recognise exactly the aspects in which I need to work for.
There are always new things to learn, technology is always changing as well as teaching and there is always room for improvement. We just need to recognise those gaps so we can fill them.]]> 2022-06-10 00:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216850596 lcnievesg https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216864598 The very same fact that I am taking this course helps me to improve my digital skills. Besides, being part of teachers' communities help me to constantly keep updated. 
Another important thing is watching tutorials and following some blogs that can publish interesting and useful information which can help me improve.
Together with all of these I think the principal aspect would be my own desire to improve and become a better digital teacher every day.]]> 2022-06-10 00:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jmoribritanico/eknfo32qgr73opjq/wish/2216864598