It was very interesting on how easy it is to mix both platforms but at the same time, it was difficult to keep up using it for everything. I asked my students to use Google docs and Google slides for any work that was requested in the class. This system worked very well. One of the things that I could not do this year was Google group discussion. I will be continuing the next school year adding more to what already we do with both, Google and Haiku.
It takes time to explore the endless possibilities I can find, especially with Google. I learned to use the green screen, Camtasia, and Screen cast. I would love to explore more the Camtasia and Screen cast to create my own grammar videos. I also learned many similar things in my GOA courses. This was very important and valuable to do at the same time I was trying to do the grant.
By learning all of these technology techniques I realized that I needed to keep up with my students learning styles and other ways so I could reach each one of their needs. And I think these two platforms will definitely help me figure out how to access to them either at school, home, or at any place they go.
I post my syllabus and other materials such as videos, readings, pictures, etc. in Haiku. I also put up Google documents and slides in Haiku. I started using the Haiku grading system but I stopped after the second semester because I noticed that I wasn’t been fair with the grading system. This is a big ISSUE that I need to solve and I am asking for help. At the end of the school year, I had to manually calculate my students’ grades because I got stocked in the program.
Thank you for the opportunity I was given to do this grant.
Gabriela
