Module 7 Reflection




    The first topic we explored in this module is new directions in education regarding advances in technology. One resource I enjoyed learning about and exploring was the Google Arts and Culture site. I did not know about this site previously and I am amazed at how much there is to discover. I spent some time looking through the Arts page, and then looked through the Games page as well. I am excited by the possibilities of enrichment and knowledge building this could bring to my first grade classroom. I would also love to have my class take virtual field trips with Google Expeditions and the cardboard VR attachment for the phone. This class has helped me understand what kinds of technology students in other places are already using, and has me thinking about how I can bring some of it to my own school. 
    The audio podcasting, Youtube, and assistive technology resources were really helpful to me. I have struggled to create audio and videos easily in the past, and these resources helped me do the assignments with ease. Lastly, I appreciated learning more about adding captions to my videos. It is a good reminder that captions are beneficial to everyone and it is important to use them so everyone has access to the content of the videos I may create in the future. As someone who struggles to hear well when sounds are muffled, or when a lot of sounds are happening at once, I appreciate when captions or a transcript of the video is available. 

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