Placement Blog Post

1.
I believe I will be best at learning new software.
On a regular basis, I am always testing out new software at home where I have had a lot of experience in harnessing the potential in different types of software. I know how to differentiate between good and bad software and what is useless/useful.

I believe I will not do so well in developing and creating websites. Although I have taken a few programming courses in the past, HTML is a fairly new concept to me and I have put much effort into making my blog nice and neat. I believe there are other students in the class who are much more fitted for this job.

2.
Creativity:
8 - I am good at coming up with creative ideas but sometimes it takes a lengthy amount of time before I get the "aha!" moment. Other students may have an easier time coming to this "aha!" moment.

Responsibility:
10 - If I say I will get the work done, I make it my priority to get the job done well. I always take responsibility for my own mistakes and wrongdoings.

Web Design:
8 - Although I have stated in the past that I am not amazing at web design, I had a 100% custom theme on my blog before (which I had to convert back to a template them due to the RSS feed not working) which took me a lot of time to create. I was able to change the way I wanted something but this took time. HTML is not yet second nature to me as I am fairly new at designing web pages.

Developing Action Plans:
10 - As a previous manager at a unit in Wonderland, action plans are made in my head without much deliberation. I have become very good at making rational decisions based on the information that I am given and the knowledge that I have.

Teaching Other People:
8 - Depending on what I am teaching, I may not be so good at teaching other people the skills. I am capable of learning on my own, but sometimes I have trouble thinking like someone else.

Meeting Deadlines:
10 - Aside from the miscommunication last week, I always meet my deadlines. I treat my deadlines as a DEADLINE where past the deadline is the end of the world (somewhere I do not wish to go). As long as a date and time is put up, my responsibility kicks in and I will make it my primary concern to meet that responsibility.

3.
I am comfortable with leading a group of students. Leading a group of people was my primary job when I was a supervisor back then.

4.
I am okay with working with a partner or in a team.
I prefer to work with people rather than alone because I am able to share my ideas and get constructive criticism.

5.
I would like to work in any of the subjects listed.
I have interest in all of the subjects, and I have taken at least one course in every single one of those subjects.

Enriching Technology Blog Post

Idea: Classes should harness the efficiency and convenience that Google Docs provides.

Subject Area:
Every subject that can benefit from word processing software.

Details:
Google docs is a powerful online word processor.

Firstly, Google Docs is a convenient word processing software that works similarly to Microsoft Word. A benefit of Google Docs is that everything is saved online, and if the user's computer crashes, everything will be saved.

The second major benefit of Google Docs is that it has a feature that has the potential of making group work easier. As shown in demonstrations in class, Google Docs has the power of allowing multiple users edit one document. This can be useful for situations where group work is involved. For example, this feature can be implemented in Science class. If a lab report is required to be handed in for every group, the members of the group can all edit one document simultaneously.

The third major benefit of Google Docs is that it will enrich learning through corrections. For example, when a group is working on a document in class, the teacher can be reading the work done by students and critique it. Corrections can help guide a student to success. Along with the documents that students type up, they can attach links to the document which can lead to important websites that will help the learning process.

Technology needed:
Netbooks/Computers, Internet, Google Account

Pros:
- Students can work together on one document at the same time
- Google Docs requires only a Google Account, no fees are required
- Work is saved on a regular interval, this prevents data loss
- Work is all saved online, no external memory required
- Teachers can edit and provide input on students' work
- Links and clips may be attached to documents to enhance learning on the topics

Cons:
- Internet is required
- Students may be sidetracked by going on non educational websites

What Needs to Happen to Make the Idea Work – Who is Responsible?
1. All students who wish to use Google Docs must sign up for a Google Account.
2. One student starts a document, and s/he has the option to share the document with specified people.
3. Data saved on Google Docs can be downloaded and printed on any computer connected with the internet.