Web Tool 2.0 Smackdown: Physiology Animations

I based my web tool 2.0 on Physiology Animations. This tool will be very beneficial for me personally next semester and once I'm in medical school. From speaking with current medical students, the majority of them have stated that this tool has saved their journey through taking physiology or even anatomy. This is because it is well displayed through a visual perceptive of the different mechanisms that partake in the body. This tool is supposed to be bough, however, it will be worth it.

Link to my presentation on Youtube is down below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cNvttYlQy0&feature=youtu.be

Example of Good/Bad Website

               

Two websites that I chose that are great examples of a bad and good website are

Good: https: //www.education.com/games/math/

Bad: https: //www.coolmathgames.com/

Both of these websites try to provide the same purpose in learning math from playing math games. However, the good website (top left) gives the option if an individual who wants to continue learning and playing games will sign up and pay for a price. The bad website, "Coolmath Games," (top right) is bombarded with ads all over the website. Appearance wise, the good website gives off a professional look as opposed to the bad website. Although for the bad website, I can see how it may seem appealing for a young student who is more attracted to lights and that would be the only disadvantage to the good website. Still, the good website will provide a better learning environment for the student because in the end they won't become distracted by all the different lights or advertisements.

Screencast of my presentation for both of the websites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WSw_Up9uzI&feature=youtu.be

Digital Storytelling

It was really neat to become familiar with ToonDoos to create a short cartoon strip.

I also used Storybird to create a short story book.

https://storybird.com/books/tom-the-introverted-cat/

The Connected Educator: Chapter 5

In Chapter 5 of the Connected Educator, there is a discussion regarding different tools that can be utilized for blogging. They discuss various ways a teacher can use specific tools to stay in touch with their students and the student's parents, specifically, Edublogs. Twitter is also mentioned, however, it is considered to be microblogging.

Microblogging is a web tool that allows the user to share information with others in a rapid form. It is also used to connect people that you wish to network. I personally used to have a Twitter, however, I have deleted it because I used it as a form of entertainment and realized it did not bring much use to me professionally. Before taking this class I did not think about utilizing my personal social media accounts and making them useful for professional networking. Toward the end of the chapter, they mention how you can manage your reputation online. In doing so, what are some ways you would manage your online reputation?

Re: Chapter 6 Connected Educator

Chapter 6 of the Connected Educator, overall gave some great advice as to how to create "you're personal learning network." It involves a few crucial factors that play a role in developing one. It starts off by stating what type of tool would be most convenient for you. The chapter discusses the relevance of asking yourself what kind of people do you want to attract to your network. Along with what type of people do you want to follow online. I agree with the importance of vetting before you actually follow another person online because of how they're online activity might be somehow related back to you and how that will affect someone of great influence views you when vetting you. 

I personally believe using Linkedin would be most beneficial in my case as a future medical student because I will be able to network professionally with other medical students and other healthcare professionals. 

Nussbaum-Beach, S., & Hall, L. R. (2012). The connected educator: Learning and leading in a digital age. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.

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