I like new tools!
I really enjoyed the tools for this week! I have never used Google classroom, but I would be interested in using it for my training sessions in the future. I manage two software systems at my workplace, one for our curriculum development, and one for the online catalog. I host training sessions every semester for users, and this would be a great place for users to connect with each other and post questions, both for me and other users. I may give it a try this fall.
Another option that I am considering is Piazza. I like that you can see if there has been responses from the instructor, or form other students. I also like how it can be organized into different folders so that ,multiple conversations stay discrete. I could just as easily use this tool for my training sessions in the fall, so I am going to play with both tools and see which one offers more features that provide the type of support and environment I need.
Old tools are giving me troubles
Outside of the new tools this week, I also spent A LOT of time on Pinterest trying to sort out how to add a business account to my personal account. I would just create a whole new account for the knowledge sharing project, but I would prefer to have access to analytics available through the business account. So, I had to struggle.
The set up process was strange, since it seemed that I had to create my own pin in order to complete it. However, in this case I am only sharing content, so I got stuck. I somehow ended up creating two identical business accounts in the process. I thin tried to deactivate one to avoid confusion in the future, and accidentally deactivated my whole account! Fortunately I was able to reactivate and get one business account removed, and now my page is a work in progress.I am finally able to share, so that is a relief!
Anyone else have this problem?
I find that I share a similar view with Google Classroom. I just never needed it. My former school district used Edline, and now that I'm at FSU I'm using Canvas. I have, however, found another use for it outside of academia. Like you, I plan to use it for organizational instruction. Our volunteers do not have access to Canvas, and this seems like a great way to facilitate instruction for free!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I am reading my exact description of what happened to me with my frustration of setting up Pinterest! We had VERY similar experiences with Pinterest which tells me they obviously are confusing their customers with a bad user interface design if we both had the same issues. I FINALLY got mine checked out. Anxious to see yours. If I can help at all, let me know. Here are my boards so far: https://co.pinterest.com/otherjobsforteachers/boards/
ReplyDeleteHi, Kari, this looks amazing! I am now following you:) I agree, very confusing interface. I just couldn't figure out what I was supposed to do! I think I have it worked out now, but it was a real struggle. A link to my (in progress) boards is https://co.pinterest.com/rebeccawiggins46/boards/
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