As previously mentioned, there were a few apps taught that I have not previously used including FlipBoard, Feedly, and SubText.
Notes taken during class can be found here.
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Tonight we went into greater detail about more apps and websites that can help build a PLN. Many of the apps and websites taught I already use and have accounts with. However, there were a few new apps that I was introduced to with one specifically exciting me and sparking my interest. The apps we discussed in class include Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, TweetDeck, Flipboard, Feedly, and Subtext. Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and TweetDeck are the apps I am already familiar with and use to build my PLN. These tools have been a great way in the past few years for me to build my PLN specifically regarding education technology. As I changed my position, it was nice to collaborate with new colleagues and learn more about this educational field. As previously mentioned, there were a few apps taught that I have not previously used including FlipBoard, Feedly, and SubText. Flipboard - Is another article, web information app where you can find articles through interest and subject searches. It seems like a good app but I didn't feel it was as user friendly as Zite and Feedly. I probably will not use Flipboard in developing my PLN however, it does have the option for creating your own magazines to save articles which could be beneficial at some point. Feedly - This app is an RSS feed where you search blogs and websites to follow, like blogger RSS feeds. This feedly app has gotten me excited! It seems very easy to use and I often enjoy searching and following ed tech blogs. You can search by blog name, topic, category. I will definitely be using Feedly and have taken time during this week to explore it further. Subtext - This is a classroom reader. It is a collaboration tool that allows classroom groups to share online texts and articles. Students can be assigned quizzes, assignments, discussions, etc. I'm interested to spend some time with this app and see how I feel about it. I haven't had any experience with it up to this point but I can see the potential in the classroom setting for collaboration and online text sharing.
Notes taken during class can be found here.
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