Applications that I will use to Support my Teaching

I considered myself to be very familiar with Microsoft Office and various other applications that the internet can offer. However, since attending an ICT class on how ICT can aide teaching and learning, I now admit that I was wrong and did not realise the amount of applications that are available. I have really enjoyed learning about each application and considering ways in which I can use it within my teaching.

The applications I feel I will not use are Kahoot or Nearpod as I prefer Socrative and they ultimately do the same thing and I would prefer to record my voice using an android devise rather than use Audacity.

The ways in which I would incorporate other applications into my teaching include:

Prezi – When discussing legislation and policies and procedures within care, it can become tedious and boring; therefore, I feel Prezi is attractive enough to help the learners stay engaged.

Wordle – I have already used Wordle in a recent literacy lesson, where I asked learners to consider their spelling and wording to make a Wordle.

Hot Potatoes and Socrative - I have already used Socrative in a recent micro-teach lesson and will be using both Socrative and Hot Potatoes in my future teaching as a form of assessment and revision tool.  

Internet Detectives – I would use this website if I had learners who were unfamiliar with the internet are new to further education.

Microsoft Office – I always have, and always will continue to use Microsoft Office within my studies and teaching and may even give the lesser known applications a try.