Mnegraph was the software we used in class to create a timeline. I was extremely upset and PO about the whole experience. I think the easiest thing that I did regarding this was opening an account. I rate it 1 out of 10. I would not use this application in my classroom until I can further find out how to use the basic functions. If I had a hard time accessing it, can you imagine the frustration it will have on my students. I prefer not to aggravate them with something that is not easily accessible. I would challenge them but not this painful.

The blog you are viewing now which I created is a great way for others to access my opinions about things and check up on my daily accounts. Using a blog in my classroom can open many possibilities. I can broaden my student’s capacity with technology by allowing them to write in their blogs and letting them peer review each one. Giving them the opportunity of other sources of communication will be allowing them to see what is actually out there in the world. I don’t want to be hindering them by not giving the chance to at least try it in a safe environment. If my class has a computer center, I would make a blog part of a special project (ex: what I want to be when I grow up, science project, social studies project, journal writing, etc.) and allow my students to input their writing assignments on to it.

The application we used was called Mind 42. This software has the ability to make flow charts that can be beneficial to many people in the workforce. My group in particular did not favor this application due to the fact that it was hard to function. I rate it 2 out of 10, because it does make a flow chart and allows us to put needed information into it but it is hard to utilize. I would use flow charts in teaching practices but not this particular software. I think I am better off using Microsoft Office because it is reliable and accessible.

Hello everyone, for all of you that don’t know me by now my name is Nerine Villagomez. I am currently taking the last four classes in the Bachelor’s program for Elementary Education here at NMC. I am taking this course to enhance my knowledge in education technology and also because it is a requirement for this major. Within my second week in this class, I learned how to create a blog. As of now, this is the highlight of the week. What I hope to acquire by the end of the semester, is everything and anything Mr. Jenkins provide for us (me and my fellow classmates) to learn. I am just really excited to be in this class. :)