https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3 Exploring future-focused technologies for teaching, learning, development, and performance en-us 2018-05-03 01:32:46 UTC 2025-12-15 17:31:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/287197922/f3d2b4cf6b1f08849cd97992a1e36ad8/briefcase_Pixabay.png silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257494042 My name is Silvia Tancou. I am a student at George Brown College, pursuing the Instructing Adults Certificate.

This padlet is my portfolio for  the Trends in Learning, Development and Performance course. It includes the projects I have completed and personal thoughts about the things I have learned during this course.

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Feel free to like and comment on the items posted here.]]> 2018-05-03 01:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257494042 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257731959 Social media are web-based communication tools that enable people to interact with each other by both sharing and consuming information. The social refers to people interacting with each other, while the media refers to the instrument of communication (the Internet). ]]> 2018-05-03 16:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257731959 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257736456 This assignment required us to provide two examples of how social media can help teachers and students to keep in touch and prepare for the upcoming classes, using Twitter. ]]> 2018-05-03 16:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257736456 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257740773 Social media platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram can be used successfully for learning and development. 
From an instructor's perspective, social media is a way to connect with learners anytime and from anywhere. I could be at a crag, getting ready for a climb, and quickly tweet my learners about the next class; providing them with an idea on what to expect, or encouraging them when knowing that the next topic will be dry. There is a better chance that the messages will reach them quicker through social media than through an email. Or, I could tweet them to check their email for more detailed information.  ]]> 2018-05-03 16:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257740773 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257813355 For this assignment we were asked to create memes for every class that we have taken towards our certification. I had a blast.]]> 2018-05-03 19:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257813355 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257828235 When used for education purposes, memes illustrate key ideas (i.e. items to remember or to avoid); they can also be used as icebreakers.]]> 2018-05-03 19:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257828235 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257833312 A meme is a virally-transmitted cultural symbol or social idea. Most memes are in the form of captioned photos and include an element of humour. ]]> 2018-05-03 20:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257833312 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257837378 This website includes some interesting theories on social media and social networking.]]> 2018-05-03 20:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257837378 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257838768 This is a quick read on the worldwide phenomenon of memes.]]> 2018-05-03 20:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/257838768 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259018591 This assignment was about creativity and fun. The requirement was to create a ~5 minutes instructional video, using GoAnimate.

I used the free version of GoAnimate (now Vyond); so, please excuse the watermark.]]> 2018-05-08 17:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259018591 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259026742 Animation stimulates creativity, as the animators (or in this case instructors) use audio and visual elements to illustrate ideas and key points of their presentation. It allows painting a picture of the topic, so the audience can stay engaged; teaching and learning become livelier (especially for dry topics). As some things cannot be demonstrated live – due to logistics, safety, or lack of resources – animated videos provide a way for people to learn at their own pace and sometimes in the comfort of their homes.

Animation has some traps of its own. Platforms like GoAnimate have a vast library of assets; users can choose from a multitude of characters, actions, templates, props, text styles, and sounds. A user can also upload their own audio and visual files. So, it is very easy to waste a lot of time browsing and trying all these assets. The best approach is to have a plan. Create a story-line, record your audio in advance (preferably in small mp3 files), and establish the assets you’ll use for your video (the templates, characters, props, sounds etc.).  

Avoid loading up on animation. Too much content can be overwhelming and the audience will loose interest; learners are more likely to engage with a short (~5 minutes) video than an entire lecture held by a cartoon character.  ]]> 2018-05-08 17:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259026742 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259082750 Animation is a dynamic medium in which images or objects are manipulated to appear as moving images.]]> 2018-05-08 20:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259082750 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259083474 This is a short video on how to use GoAnimate.]]> 2018-05-08 20:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/259083474 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262858528 The assignment required us to create an instructional video on a social media platform (Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram) using  edpuzzle and
Screencast-O-Matic.

My submission focuses on tips for creating a LinkedIn profile.

I have decided to make this interesting and use (almost) all tools learned in this course for this single project. ]]> 2018-05-22 22:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262858528 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262858934 I have experimented with a few applications and tools.
This small project is quite loaded; I used Prezi, Screencast-O-Matic, Piktochart, Memes, YouTube and edpuzzle. I don't recommend this kind of load for a real life situation, unless you plan on showcasing your knowledge and skills at using such applications (and present such project through a portfolio).

The love and hate affair with Prezi turned into a love story.  This application is like PowerPoint on acid.
I've learned to start with simple templates rather than jumping to the cool ones just because they look cool, and to slow down on the zooming. 

Piktochart is fun. It really gets you to paint the picture of a topic.

Edpuzzle makes it so easy to verify retention of knowledge and to evaluate the progress of your learners.  ]]> 2018-05-22 22:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262858934 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262862141 A tutorial (or instructional video) is a method of transferring knowledge and may be used as a part of a learning process. It is more interactive and specific than a book or a lecture. The tutorial teaches by example and supplies the information to complete a certain task.]]> 2018-05-22 23:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262862141 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262863632 Here is a website with tips on how to create engaging and effective instructional videos.
If this page doesn't open when you click on it, use the 
OPEN IN NEW WINDOW feature.]]> 2018-05-22 23:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/262863632 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/263814048 Here is the link to the instructional video, without the edpuzzle quiz.]]> 2018-05-26 21:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/263814048 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/263814501 This is the link to the Infographic I have created with Piktochart.
I used in the Final Project. ]]> 2018-05-26 21:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/263814501 silvia_tancou https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/263912627 LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook]]> 2018-05-28 00:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_tancou/eu8fyti64ts3/wish/263912627