Technology Battle and Managing the Stress

"During this lightning-paced smackdown, presenters will make their cases for apps, add-ons, and other edtech tools while the audience votes on their favorites. Who will be left standing at the end of this battle? "

The Innovative Educator reports on this awesome event. Check out some of the apps that interested her:  http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.co.il/2015/10/4-edtech-tools-ive-never-used-before.html#more


Did you know stress effects your body? Makes sense... In this Ted Ed lesson, I learnt all about how stress is connected directly to our brain and our whole body.

Enjoy!

The First Few Tips I Have Learnt

I have started following three blogs as required in this course. I have already learnt some really great tips!!
In the blog "Digitally Yours", the writer shares with us three great apps for keeping yourself organized and getting your shopping done.

 She recommends Google Keep and Out of Milk- 2 great shopping applications where you can share your shopping list with others and add pictures.

The app that interested me most was Any Do- this app organizes your life, reminds you to call people and much more. (Actually created in Israel!) 

  

 Click here for more info- Any Do   

A useful tip from blog "Free Technology for Teachers ": Don't point the webcam at your nose! When sending videos or live stream to students, line up the webcam with your eyes for the most effective angle.

Is it possible that social media can be used positively during gatherings? The Innovative Educator says Yes! The ideas I liked the most were,

1) Using group chat to find each other at a big event

2) Sharing questions and photos of things you see at a museum./event in a social media group and a  discussion can be formed

3) Those who couldn't make it- can enjoy for afar

Expectations...

I thought that I knew pretty much all there is to know about computers and technology. The first lesson has barely started, and I have already learnt many new things.
I never even really knew what a blog is! So I am very excited to learn all the new and different ways that technology and online resources can be used effectively in today's classroom. I can't wait to use and apply what I learn in this class to my teaching.