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Blog Journal #9

My experiences with distance learning took place during my senior year of high school in 2020, when COVID-19 was a significant threat. During this time, I was first introduced to Canvas, which has since become a valuable tool for me in college. I also became a huge fan of Google Docs, as I frequently used it to write papers and collaborate with classmates on projects. With classes no longer being held in person, I relied heavily on Zoom and learned to use many of its features, such as adding a virtual background and using the space bar to toggle my microphone on and off.

 

I found all of these educational technologies to be very effective in helping me stay updated with assignment deadlines, complete my tasks, and communicate with my classmates and teachers. One platform I have not yet experienced but would like to is Google Classroom. I’ve heard from friends in college that they used it in high school, but unfortunately, my school did not. I wonder if using Google Classroom would have made it easier to connect with teachers regarding technological issues, such as links not working. Since we didn’t have this system, I had to learn how to write emails more effectively than others, which ultimately benefited me in college, as email communication is essential when interacting with my professors.


An Open Educational Resource (OER) is free and accessible teaching or learning materials that anyone can use, share, and, in some cases, modify. These resources can include textbooks, lesson plans, videos, worksheets, and other educational tools. The primary aim of OERs is to make education more accessible to everyone, removing cost barriers. I found this website https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/c.php?g=967690, which includes an infographic describing an OER and how it works. It breaks it down into five main points. OERs help retain, revise, reuse, remix, and redistribute work. This website also provides examples of digital learning materials and breakdown videos. 

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