Appropriate Use of Tools
Module 1
I enjoy learning about new technologies to incorporate in the classroom and in my own personal/ professional toolbox. However, I really do not like being limited in the tools we are allowed to use for an assignment. Further, with the time normally allowed for a discussion post, it is often hard to fully leverage a tool effectively. This past week, we were required to use Prezi. I really dislike using Prezi due to the amount of time it takes to manage and add content. While Prezi is a creative and useful platform, it is really centered around a visual design. With limited time, using it as a primary text-based presentation adds little value and other tools or platforms should then be used otherwise, more time should be provided (multiple-weeks or group project) to effectively use Prezi. As we learn to use a presentation tool, part of that learning should include design (font sizes, font layout, font and word formating, photo and graphic formatting) etc. I love leveraging a tool that adds significant additional value for the specific project with the appropriate resources, otherwise, using a more traditional tool should be allowed. Padlet, on the other hand, is an incredibly easy tool, requires little time, and yet provides a nice simple visual platform. The return on effort is so much higher for me with tools like Padlet than Prezi.
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