Since we started the training of WEB 2.0, even
though I have had previous knowledge about how to use a computer, the internet
as well, there are a lot of things that I have learned that I want to share.
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It was very interesting to get to know the theory of the basic course
about how to use a computer. We have used almost all the tools of it all the
time, but as amateur learners we do that automatically and we don’t use many
things that could help us to do everything easier and faster.
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To have an account in gmail was very new for me too. It has many tools to
use that I have to practice more. I have already used the calendar, documents
tool and I have used many times the chat to talk with my trainer and
colleagues, which is very helpful when we are doing homework or we need to know
something about work. Since we have been using gmail at CBA we have been in
contact with the information and with all the teachers. These tools make our
work much easier, like the report for Mr. Morales. I think to have it in our
mail, is wonderful.
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Another new experience for me was to use and take tests in Canvas. Even
though I had a very good grade in the first test, I was so nervous taking it.
Now I feel much more confident about using Canvas. I think in the future we are
going to have a wonderful new means of communication with all CBA people in the
conversation tool. Sadly only few of us used it. There has been long period of
time since anyone has entered something in it.
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To open and use the blog was very interesting, but I think there are lots
of things we need to understand better in order to use it well. I have posted many
reflections there, and I have commented on many reflections of my colleagues
but haven't received many comments in my blog. I haven't used that with my
students yet because I don’t feel confident with it yet.
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To make a summary about all I have written, I can say that to use Web 2.0
has opened an amazing, new world for many of us. I feel that we are now able to
say we started real changes to make CBA a leader in English teaching.
Now that we have been trained to use web 2.0,
I suggest that when we learn new things we should practice more all we have
just learned. A good idea could be to have group homework so we could share all
what we know already and learn through our other colleagues. There are many
teachers that are experts and they can help us to improve.
Other thing that I would suggest is make all
the teachers participate in conversations, blogs and comments in a positive attitude.
As I wrote before, we need lots of practice, which is the only way to make us
feel confident about all we know now. After that we will be able to use it with
our students without mistakes. Remember… “If we don’t use it, we lose it”.
