This blog is going to be a reflection on some of the things I have learned so far.. Oh man, where do I start. I would first like to start off with exactly what I am doing right now.. blogging!
Blogging has been such an interesting experience so far. I have always loved reflective writing, and blogging, in a way, is essentially just that! Whether you are writing about some research, an experience, or just how you are feeling, blogging gives you a way to put some of your own experiences into a post. I have learned that blogging is almost this perfect combination of personal writing and research combined. It really gives you such a creative freedom that other forms of writing cannot compared to. When I am writing in my blog, I feel so comfortable. I feel like blogging gives me the freedom to write about how I really feel, and at the same time convey useful information. Now that I have learned quite a bit about all the benefits blogging provides for students, I am really excited to implement it into part of my curriculum. Blogging builds writing confidence. And for that, I am very grateful. Check out this video that will give you 10 inspiring reasons to start blogging today!
Besides blogging, the SGDs are by far one of my favorite things I have learned about throughout the course I am enrolled in right now. The SGDs give you this sense of connectedness unlike any concept I have worked with before. As someone who loves the environment and sustainability, I really enjoy how the SGDs take an ecological approach to solving some of the world’s most basic human rights problems. The SGDs have taught me that we are ALL connected. No one should have to fight their fight alone, and as and educator it is MY responsibility to spread awareness and make a difference in any capacity I can, whenever I can.
Lastly, I want to thank all the people who have helped me through the class so far! Reflection is something that requires one to take a step back and appreciate how they have gotten to where they are. Without my classmates giving me hints and help along the way I would have been lost. From creating a twitter, to learning about SO MANY tools like Google Classroom, Skype, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle and so many more, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my classmates helpful tweets along the way. I am looking forward to some more blogging, living out the SGDs, and learning more about web tools as the semester comes to it’s halfway point.
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