What can I do now that I was not able to do a year ago?

Things I am now able to do: 

• Have the skills to make students feel engaged without attending face-to-face classes.
• Make teachers feel more familiar with Platforms and technology.
• Prepare lessons through technological Apps. 
• Able to participate more in virtual training.
• Interact through virtual classes.
  

What Students Should be Taught When Working Online to Avoid Problems?

To learn in a safe environment students should know the following:

• Clear instructions for classroom rules. 
• Use strong passwords to protect students' accounts.
• Never share personal information.
• Be aware when mics and cameras are open.
• Use safe devices when logging in.
• Be a good digital citizen. 
  

How to be a Digital Citizen?

To be a good digital citizen you should do the following:

• Teach students to encourage critical thinking skills to think about what they do and how they interact with others online
• Keep private information private.
• Avoid and report cyberbullying.
• Connect with your community
• Think about the future.
• Be yourself.
  

Opinion about Integrating Technology into Education

Technology empowers teachers to develop interactive classrooms. It makes teaching easier by using visual presentations, videos, and share links. Besides, technology provides many tools and applications that help in the process of learning such as Google forms and virtual classes. 

EDUC561 Course

What do I learned in this course? 

This course helped teachers use computers easily in teaching and learning. We can use the computer to impart knowledge in the classroom, conduct activities, and instill interest in the lesson we are teaching. Plus, it lets the students be able to collaborate with their own classmates through technological applications. In addition, the media enhance the teaching/learning effectiveness by utilizing various media like videos, e-learning, and multimedia.