Technology and Education

     Google classroom has been impressing to me. Creating an account is easy and the format is simple and easy to understand. I have to admit that, I was very skeptical at first. As a mother of five, I have issues with technology usage. I rather have my children read a book or do any activity that does not involve an electronic device. My children have limited usage time of technology at home. I tend to be close minded to technology at times. I had mentioned in one of my previous blogs, how I had limited myself to only Facebook as my social media. I believe the less technology the better. I admitted in a previous post that I found Twitter to be an awesome tool for educators. I have to accept that I was wrong when it came to my perspective on social media in general. Social media can be a powerful tool when it is used in a professional and proper manner. Just like Twitter I find Google Classroom to be a powerful tool in the classroom.      I enjoyed great...

     At the beginning of this class we had to create a twitter account. I had never before created a twitter account. The only social media I was familiar with was Facebook. I have to admit that I was doubtful ,as to how enriching social media could be for my professional development. I have to consider that I am not currently working in the education field, therefore I was not aware how social media can be a powerful professional tool for educators. Most of my experience with social media has only been Facebook. I have to admit that I have closed my Facebook account numerous times because I tend to loose control and over use it. One of the main reasons I always reactivate my Facebook account is because I use it as a mean of communication with many family  in Mexico. I use Facebook to keep in touch with many family in Mexico and friends. I personally prefer no social media because I hate over using it when I can be doing something more productive.    ...