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         With taking EME 2040 this semester, I hope to learn new technological skills that I can apply in future working experiences, specially learning how to do things in the windows. I am familiar with a lot of technological platforms like Powerpoint, Canva, IMovie and many more but all through the Mac. So I am curious to learn how to do shortcuts in the Windows, to familiarize myself with the Windows at the same level of how I use the Mac. Overall, I want to learn more tricks and shortcuts in the platforms that I am already familiar with, specially Excel. 

        With my prior experiences using technology in an educational setting, I am comfortable with using Google drive and OneDrive applications. Although I prefer OneDrive applications, I have used both platforms to create assignments, group projects, essays and much more.  For presentations, I usually use a template from slidesgo.com, and utilize that template for class presentations and much more. Additionally, I love making and editing videos on iMovie, and try to utilize my skills if there is ever some sort of video project for class. 

        For my personal learning network, I highlighted my love for google and my appreciation for Instagram. I am a very curious person, and always ask questions about everything daily, so google is the number #1 platform that I use to ask every, single, kind of question. While instagram is my favorite social media to stay updated with friends, family and news. I would not say I get my information of news from Instagram, but I learn of major news or an alert through it to then go to google to find out more about those news. I love learning about new ways to utilize technology, either a shortcut or a more efficient way,  to make use of its full potential. 



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  1. Dahlia's EME2040September 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM

    I love that you pin pointed specific tools that you have goals to learn and master like windows and excel, especially with the references to platforms you're already comfortable with. I think it'll definitely help so you aren't wasting time focusing on things you already know, and are challenging yourself with new platforms to expand your skills instead.

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  2. hope_eme2040September 12, 2024 at 10:34 AM

    I have only ever used Google Suite, so I will definitely go to you for advice with OneDrive and Word. I love that you have used multiple forms of media in your educational experience, I would enjoy that as a student.

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  3. Lilly EME2040 FallSeptember 12, 2024 at 10:36 AM

    Hi Maria! I also have a Mac, so I would love to expand my knowledge of different softwares. I think Windows is a great software, and it is good to familiarize yourself with platforms other than Mac incase your future students don't have access to the same softwares as you. I find it super cool you know how to edit videos on IMovie! That is a skill I dont have and would love to expand my knowledge on. As a future educator, making little clips and movies for your students could be a great learning tool to keep students engaged. I loved reading your first post! Good Job.

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  4. Grace PiggottSeptember 12, 2024 at 10:36 AM

    I also would like to get more familiar with Windows. I am definitely way more comfortable with Mac. I used to use iMovie all the time to make little Thanksgiving videos with my family! I love using slidesgo.com to find various templates when making a presentation.

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  5. Alyssa AudetteSeptember 12, 2024 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Maria, I think it's so cool that you have experience with technology already coming into this course. I personally do not, but I can tell that it comes a little naturally to you based on how much you expressed your interest in it.

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  6. Olivia's Eme 2040October 10, 2024 at 5:43 PM

    I also relate to wanting to learn new shortcuts in this course. I am more familiar with Mac and the functions that come with it. Also, I love Instagram too and a lot of my personal network is within that.

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