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Using technology is imperative to teaching and providing students the best classroom experience. 

Lots of acronyms, will check more info but lots of tech to be utilized in the classroom 

It's really important to have a back-up plan if, for some reason, the technology doesn't work. I've had this experience in the classroom and, while frustrating, it did allow for a different approach to the information which made me rethink how I could utilize technology different in the future.

I enjoyed thinking about the reasons why adult learners are interested in learning - this is a concept that I think is overlooked by some instructors but is crucial to engagement and success.

I think the use of the accessibility check on Microsoft is a great tool that I never realized was available!

Training on new technology is a MUST. I have found this to be a commonly overlooked area during the implementation stage.

I use some of these regularly and others I have used in the past. Good to know about a few others but this module felt like a sales pitch. Always good to incorporate technology in the classroom environment

Google space offers so much opportunities for students to collaborate and share information especially when students are working on projects.  The team of students can keep track of what their peers are doing, team members can also provide comments or suggestions  on group members contribution.  Teachers can also monitor students work and can guide students in terms of whether they are on the right track or topic. Students can also ask questions for clarification. Moreover, teachers can also use it to share assignments and provide submission dates.  I am definitely going to try Zoho Notebook and Slide Share as they… >>>

AI platforms are becoming extremely popular and teachers are allowing students to utilize it to create documents. One of the issues that  I am experiencing with my students is plagiarism, students no longer want to brainstorm ideas and then utilize the AI platform for additional information or development.  One of the strategies that caught my eyes while reviewing the course is encouraging students to brainstorm ideas, and then use the AI (prezi AI) to enhance the document. For example when students are preparing resumes/letters, they can create a  skeleton resume and then transfer it to the AI platform for enhancement. … >>>

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Defining terms is important, as it enables students to understand and to practice communicating  the terms relating to the job especially in the field of technology. This also makes conversations more fluent and it helps to expedite activities..  It also makes  it easier to understand information and carry out responsibilities, especially when they enter the workforce.  Additionally, employers, supervisors feel more comfortable when employees utilise the language pertaining to the job, management feels more confident when designating positions. Individuals can also come across  as being knowlegeable and well informed

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