I work at the community college as an adjunct. Five resources that are available at the
college are Learning Management systems, Microsoft Office, texting, YouTube,
and twitter. I am comfortable working with all five resources. I love the
internet so I am always learning how to use various applications.
There are
many faculty development opportunities at the community college where I work.
There is a training portal where faculty can log on to take advantage of training's that are available. Professional development course that I use to
enhance my skills are seminars and training classes. I am a Mental Health Case
Manager. I attend training's to keep up my certifications. For each seminar that
I attend I receive credits. I also take advantage of YouTube videos. My reading
and writing skills are much better since I have started my doctoral journey. My
professional practice can be improved by continuing my education, taking
advantage of seminars, and taking advantage of employer training.
One
suggestion for improving support of classroom technology is maybe students who
work as emergency technicians who can come to the class rooms to assist the instructors
when technology fails to work in the classroom like the overhead projector, or
sound issues.
Learning management systems such as discussions
boards, email, and blogs allow students to learn collaboratively ( Wichadee,
2014). I enjoy using the discussion boards where all of the students can join
in. Social networking is great way to engage students because nowadays everyone
is on some sort of social network. Social networks that most student use are Face
book, Twitter, You Tube, Pinterest, and Linked In (Buzzetto-More, 2014).
References
Buzzetto-More, N. A. (2014). An
Examination of Undergraduate Student's Perceptions and Predilections of the Use
of YouTube in the Teaching and Learning Process. Interdisciplinary Journal
Of E-Learning & Learning Objects, 1017-32
Wichadee, S.
(2014). Students' Learning Behavior, Motivation and Critical Thinking in
Learning Management Systems. Journal Of Educators Online, 11(3), 1-
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