Goodbye!
Hello, and welcome one last time, everybody! I have reached the end of my second year and fourth semester, which means this is my final post for the “Instructional Technologies and Material Design in English Language” class. Let’s take a moment to look back and reflect on what I have learned throughout the semester.
Before taking this course, I never realized how broad technology integration in English language teaching could be. I was not aware that creating blogs, podcasts, videos, engaging in online collaborative writing, and more could all be a part of an English class. This course truly broadened my perspective.
I believe that one of the best ways to learn is by doing something firsthand. We started by learning the basics, and then we applied what we learned through firsthand tasks. I find this approach very valuable, especially because one day we’ll be teaching English ourselves to our students. Having firsthand experience is essential for giving effective lessons. By creating a blog and updating it regularly, with tasks ranging from making infographics to chatting with an AI bot, I developed creativity, responsibility, teamwork skills, and familiarity with various digital tools and platforms. I also learned how to apply them effectively in English language teaching.
When I look back, I still remember the first tasks I completed. One of the most challenging for me was creating an infographic. It was something I had never done before, and starting from scratch was difficult. Planning and learning the tools took time, but it was a valuable experience. On the other hand, I genuinely enjoyed most of the assignments. Most of them involved creativity, which I loved. One of my favorites was the digital storytelling task. Making a video related to art was especially meaningful for me, since I already had experience with drawing, filming, and editing. It felt both familiar and enjoyable.
Overall, I found this course to be highly effective in teaching new skills through hands-on experience. I do not have any suggestions for improvement. I think it succeeded in its goals.
Goodbye! 😊
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