#ELT #Instructional Technology #Technology Integration #Assignments
It has been more than 2 months since I’ve written my first
blog and I guess it is time to write a reflection on Instructional Technologies
course as it came to an end. Instructional Technologies course was a unique course
when it is compared to other courses in the ELT Department. Probably, it was
the only course which we didn’t talk about Chomsky, and I am grateful for that (Sorry
Chomsky!). During the high school I was almost like a 21st century
Luddite as I thought technology makes people dumb and technological developments
will result in further dumbness (actually I still think same to some extent).
However, when technology is used as an ancillary force in your knowledge quest,
it is undeniably helpful.
Before taking this course, last year we took another course named Informational Technologies which we have learned some online
platforms like Canva or Padlet, but we didn’t have the opportunity to use these
apps. However, thanks to the Instructional Technologies design course, I have
been able to understand how I can integrate technology to ELT. Spending some
time on understanding the apps and watching my creative energy burst out were
important highlights of this course to me.
During this course, I learned how to create an infographic,
podcast, public service announcement, write a collaborative film review and make
an AI-integrated interview. From every assignment, I learned new things and gaining
technological literacy gave me confidence. I can sincerely say that I enjoyed
every task. It was a perfect course and I thank my teacher, Asst. Prof. Mustafa
Polat, for being so understanding and caring to all of the students throughout
the semester.
And final words… Until this time, no one commented to my blog,
so I feel a bit heartbroken about it. But I know there are 110 views of this
blog so that means there are other people visiting this blog except me (if 100
views are not viewed by me). If you’d like me to discover any other app for
educational purposes, I ‘d gladly do in the future. Until that time, goodbye!
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