Labrador Reflection 5

     I just have to catch up. Looking over the calendar, I noticed that we are on our fifth blog, so this is an opportune time to describe my first day back at school. I was eager to start the day because in these last two weeks of the 2nd quarter, my art students are tasked to do research on an artist and present it in class.  In this UOG course, I have been introduced to a multitude of resources shared by my peers. 

     I wanted my students to use "Powtoons," introduced by one of my peers Katrina Baza a.k.a. "kbaza," for my presentations next week. Unfortunately, I am a little unfamiliar with this tool myself, so I decided to proceed in having them do their presentations in "Prezi" while I learn this new tool.  "Powtoons" seems to be one of the most innovative approaches to presentation. I just have to use it this coming semester. It is imperative, as a graphic designer, to also master its full potential.

     I am so eager to learn more things as my peers continue exploring various internet tools and resources for educational needs. I strongly feel that "Teaching with the Internet" has been one of the most fruitful courses I have ever taken, thus far.  

     However, what I would really like to know is how to teach my students "Adobe Photoshop," "Illustrator," and "After Effects" in a more fun, interesting way rather than what I am currently doing. Because it is mostly a step-by-step instruction, students often lose themselves in the steps. To make things worst, "Adobe" has a very difficult interface for beginners to use.  Hopefully, in the latter, I will be able to find the right tool to help me teach these graphic design software more fluidly, while making it fun for my students.