Savanah's Blog

 Visual Learning can be a great tool to utilize in any professional or educational field. Many tools such as Canva, YouTube, Mentimeter, and so many more can be used to create outstanding videos or presentations. By using videos or presentations in the professional field or educational field, it helps get information across in a more fun and engaging way. A challenge that can arise while using the tools mentioned above could be the price for an upgraded version. The free versions will only get you so far and sometimes it might be necessary to upgrade to a paid version. 

 Virtual field trips are fun and exciting. They can be used to help someone learn all types of materials and topics. I think one way that virtual field trips can be implemented into your professional or academic career is by using them as a study resource. For example learning the human body can be turned into a virtual field trip. The topics for virtual field trips are endless.  One complication that may arise is finding the perfect software that you like. There is a lot of programs that can help you create virtual field trips and you just have to find one that is easy to navigate and that you understand. 

 Online assessment tools are a great way to study for tests or anything worth learning. Online assessment tools include websites like Quizlet, Brainscape, Actively Learn, and more. Implementing assessment tools into your classroom/ professional career would be very easy. These tools are beyond beneficial to students and employees. Online assessment tools allow individuals to learn on the go and in their own time. One way that someone can implement the use of online assessment tools is by using daily and setting goals for themselves using the tools. One challenge that should be considered when implementing the tools could be the learning curve that is incorporated with all the different tools. It can be a challenge to understand the lingo and the different functions that the tools can offer. 

        Web conferencing software is software that can be used to hold virtual meetings with students, employees, or even a friend. This type of software can be beneficial to companies and educational facilities.  Web conferencing software proved to be very beneficial to a lot of people during the Covid 19 pandemic.  Cloud computing is a file storage system that can be accessed from any device by logging in.  The benefit of cloud computing is that your files are always available, where ever you are and on whatever device you are using.           Web conferencing software includes programs such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Google meets, Zoom, and etc.  Cloud computing software contains programs such as Dropbox, Amazon Photos, Icloud, and much more.          One way that you can implement web conferencing and cloud computing in your career or educational endeavors is by setting up meetings with your professors or setting up meetings with your employees/ employer.  Those meetings can be qui

     Mobile apps are everywhere, they are apart of our everyday life. All types of mobile apps make its way into our daily lives, such as Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and even candy crush.  Mobile apps can be beneficial to use in your professional and education life. Apps like Quilt can help students study and Apps like zoom can help make meetings more accessible and convenient. Implementing Apps in your professional or work life can come with some challenges. Some challenges may include having to learn a new app or some people might not like the flow of the app.  It is very important to know the policies and procedures of your school or work district so that you do not accidentally go against any policies or procedures that your work or school has in place regarding app use.  Mobile apps can be a  helpful tool in your work or school life.  

       Power point has always been a valuable tool. the recording feature allows for a more personal and custom-made presentation.  Recording a power point is super simple and highly effective.    With the ability to record yourself and provide voice overs, it has never been easier to get your point across.       OneDrive is an online storage for files and documents. It is a great way to share files that are large and to keep files safe in one easily accessible area.         One way to implement power point recording in your career is to use it to help get the information you’re providing out clearly and in a more exciting way. I plan to use it to help me study. One way to implement OneDrive in your career is to use it to store all your large files and any work-related documents you may have.  Some challenges I could see when implementing both would be simply remembering they are there to use. I could see forgetting that these tools are at your disposal.