Blog Journal 8

Diigo has actually been very beneficial in learning how to annotate different works. I can see myself using Diigo in my future classroom to have students do research and collaboratively annotate, comment, and discuss articles online. I like that Diigo is something I can even use on my own. As a future geography teacher, it can be great to focus on specifying what I want to teach my students. It is really useful for navigating many sources.

Powerpoint can be very beneficial when going through and incorporating Bloom's taxonomy. For example. Lets say my class is learning about Europe and its specific countries.

• Remember: List the countries and major cities for what needs to be memorized. A blank map can be provided on the next slide so that students can verbally practice. 
• Understand: Mention the history of the region. Creating a timeline through powerpoint can be very beneficial. 
• Apply: Implement an interactive Globe where students can participate. At FSUS the teacher I observed used one in her slides. Kids can actually touch the screen and zoom in.
• Analyze: Use tables to compare/contrast regions and come to conclusions.
• Evaluate: support the information by using visuals and animated food specific to the region
• Create: Have the students create their own powerpoint that mimics yours with a different continent. 

I am actually a mentor for a professional development organization on campus, and Linkedin is one of the main sources that we encourage students to use. Polishing business cards, resumes, and cover letters can actually be done through templates online and can be corrected and edited at the careers center. Not only that, but public speaking and the way you negotiate with people is extremely important. I think it would be cool to have VR where you can practice public speaking like in the tech sandbox.

https://www.teachhub.com/staying-current-technology-classroom

This article mentions the best way to keep up with technological trends in the classroom. It is important to communicate and ask your students, be active on social media, and to surround yourself with techies. The section about pursuing professional development courses is important to stay updated with trends.